The condensation reaction is used to synthetically produce nylon polymers in industry. Nylons must specifically include an straight chain (aliphatic) monomer. The amide link is produced from an amine group (alternatively known as an amino group), and a carboxylic acid group. The hydroxyl from the carboxylic acid combines with a hydrogen from the amine, and gives rise to water, the elimination byproduct that is the namesake of the reaction.
what type of reaction leads to the production of polymers
condensation reaction