In nylon-66, the first and second numbers (i.e., 6) respectively designate the number of carbon atoms present in the_________________?

A. Hexamethylene diamine and the ring

B. Adipic acid and the ring

C. None of these

D. Hexamethylene diamine and the adipic acid

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