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)