Biomolecules Question 96

Question: Alkyl benzene sulphonates can be conductivity used as detergents in hard water, unlike soaps, as

[AMU 2002]

Options:

A) They are highly soluble in water

B) Their $ C{a^{++}}/M{g^{++}} $ salts are water soluble

C) They are non-ionic

D) Their $ C{a^{++}}/M{g^{++}} $ salts are insoluble in water

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Because their $ C{a^{++}}/M{g^{++}} $ salts are insoluble in water.