In nylon-6, the number 6 represents the total number of
A. Carbon atoms in the ring
B. Carbon atoms in the linear polymer chain
C. Nitrogen atoms in the ring
D. Hydrogen atoms in the ring
Answer: Option B
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Numbers like 6, 10, 12 etc. in the name of nylons represents the carbon atoms of their respective monomers.
Monomer of nylon 6 is caprolactum which is a cyclic or ring structure compound. So, option A is correct.