Multiple choice

Directions: The following question has four choices out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

Which of the following acts as a precursor to nylon 6?

  1. Cannabinol

  2. Caprolactam

  3. Caprolactone

  4. Capsaicin
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Caprolactam is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)5C(O)NH. This colourless solid is a lactam or a cyclic amide of caproic acid. Caprolactam is the precursor to Nylon 6, a widely used synthetic polymer.

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