Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 153

Question: Detergents are prepared by the action of $ H_2SO_4 $ followed by neutralization by starting with

Options:

A) Cholesterol

B) Lauryl alcohol

C) Cyclohexanol

D) $ p $ -Nitrophenol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Sodium Lauryl sulphate is a detergent and prepared from lauryl alcohol and $ H_2SO_4 $ reaction.