Question 38 (Textile Technology & Fibre Science)
Consider the following statements regarding Nylon6 production from caprolactam using water as a catalyst.
P. The first reaction involving ring-opening of caprolactam with water is an endothermic reaction.
Q. Increase in water concentration during the polycondensation results in a higher molecular weight polymer.
R. The polycondensation is an irreversible reaction.
S. Increase in temperature during the polycondensation results in a lower molecular weight polymer.
| (A) | P and Q |
| (B) | Q and R |
| (C) | R and S |
| (D) | S and P |
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