Multiple choice

Which of the following is commonly called a polyamide?

  1. Rayon

  2. Orion

  3. Terylene

  4. Nylon
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Explanation

Nylon is a polyamide because it contains amide bonds (-CO-NH-) linking the monomer units. Rayon is regenerated cellulose, Orion is a brand of acrylic, and Terylene is polyester (polyethylene terephthalate).

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