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How is a non-ionic detergent formed?

How is a non-ionic detergent formed?

Options

  1. ABy mixing stearic acid with water
  2. BBy reacting stearic acid with sodium hydroxide
  3. CBy reacting stearic acid with polyethyleneglycol
  4. DBy adding ions to a regular detergent

Correct answer

C. By reacting stearic acid with polyethyleneglycol

Step-by-step solution

One such non-ionic detergent is formed when stearic acid reacts with polyethyleneglycol.
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