NEETChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life
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.