Q46 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (23 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which from following polymers is biodegradable?

  • A
    Nyon 6
  • B
    Nylon 6,6
  • Correct answer
    C
    Nylon 2-nylon 6
  • D
    HDP

Solution

Nylon 2-nylon 6 is the biodegradable polymer among the options.

While nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 are synthetic polyamides with poor biodegradability, and high-density polyethylene exhibits high resistance to degradation, nylon 2-nylon 6 is a copolymer of glycine and aminocaproic acid.

The amide linkages derived from these amino acids render it susceptible to enzymatic hydrolysis, enabling biodegradation.

The biodegradable polymer is therefore $\boxed{C}$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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