Question:

A biodegradable polyamide can be made from :

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The biodegradable polyamide in the NCERT syllabus is Nylon-2-nylon-6.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • Glycine and isoprene
  • Hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid
  • Glycine and aminocaproic acid
  • Styrene and caproic acid
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Nylon-2-nylon-6 is a biodegradable copolymer, an alternating polyamide of glycine (H2N-CH2-COOH) and 6-aminocaproic acid (H2N-(CH2)5-COOH).
Option (2) gives nylon-6,6, which is not biodegradable. Option (1) involves isoprene (rubber monomer) and option (4) involves styrene; neither gives a polyamide.
Hence glycine with aminocaproic acid is the answer.
Answer: (3) Glycine and aminocaproic acid
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