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Explain the preparation and uses of nylon-2-nylon-6.
Solution
Nylon - 2 - nylon - 6
It is a copolymer and contains polyamide linkages. It is obtained by condensation polymerisation of the monomers, glycine and ∈- aminocaproic acid
Biodegradable polymers are used as orthopaedic devices, implants, sutures and rug release matrices. They are degraded by bacteria in the environment.
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