Question

Which among the following polymer does not show cross-linking in it?

Options

• Nylon-6

• Bakelite

• Melamine

• Vulcanised Rubber

Answer 1

Nylon-6

Explanation:

Cross-linking is not present in Nylon-6 polymer. It's a polymer with a linear structure. Caprolactum is heated with water at a high temperature to produce it.
The following is the structural formula and name of the supplied polymers:

Name of polymer	Structural formula
Nylon-6	\[\begin{array}{cc} \phantom{.............}\ce{H}\\ \phantom{.............}|\\ \ce{[- C - (CH2)5 - N -]_\text{n}}\\ \end{array}\]
Bakelite
Melamine
Vulcanised rubber