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Why are the properties of nylon and protein different?

in which way is fatty acid different from ethanoic acid?

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Original post by Mme_Bonii
Why are the properties of nylon and protein different?

in which way is fatty acid different from ethanoic acid?

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protein has many different units joined by amide groups.
nylon has only two types of repeating unit.

fatty acids have long hydrocarbon chains ...
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Original post by charco
protein has many different units joined by amide groups.
nylon has only two types of repeating unit.

fatty acids have long hydrocarbon chains ...


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