Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 104

Question: Which of the following represents a synthetic detergent

Options:

A) $ C _{15}H _{31}COOK $

B) $ CH_3{{[CH_2]} _{16}}COONa $

C) $ C _{12}H _{25} $ $ SO_3Na $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The most widely used domestic detergent is the sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate (SDS). $ CH_3-{{(CH_2)} _{11}} $

$ SO_3Na $ (Sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate)