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Nylon 6,6 is synthesized by the reaction of adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine. If the extent of reaction is 95% for the equimolar feed ratio of the monomers, then the number average degree of polymerization is:

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The Carothers Equation highlights why high molecular weights are difficult to achieve in step-growth polymerization. You need an extremely high extent of reaction (\(>99%\)) to get very long chains. At \(p = 0.99\), \(\bar{X}_n\) would jump to 100!
Updated On: May 20, 2026
  • 95
  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
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The Correct Option is B

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