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What is the key component of anionic detergents that is involved in...
What is the key component of anionic detergents that is involved in the cleansing action?
Options
- ASodium salts
- BAlkylbenzenesulphonates
- CHydrocarbons
- DAlkali
Correct answer
B. Alkylbenzenesulphonates
Step-by-step solution
The anionic part of the molecule involved in the cleansing action in anionic detergents is sodium salts of alkylbenzenesulphonates.