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Q. Assertion : Nylon-6 is a condensation polymer.
Reason : It is a polymer of caprolactum.

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Solution:

In the I - step ring opening of caprolactum takes place.
In the II - step condensation polymerization of aminocaproic acid lead to formation of Nylon-$6$.