Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 95
Question: Detergents are prepared by the action of $ H_2SO_4 $ followed by neutralization by starting with
[MP PMT 1990]
Options:
A) Cholesterol
B) Lauryl alcohol
C) Cyclohexanol
D) p-Nitrophenol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Detergents can be obtained by the sulphonation of Lauryl alcohol followed by neutralisation.