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Which of the following is NOT an example of synthetic detergent?

Options

  1. ACH 3 - CH 2 16 - COO - Na +
  2. BCH 3 CH 2 16 COO CH 2 CH 2 O n CH 2 CH 2 OH

Correct answer

B. CH 3 CH 2 16 COO CH 2 CH 2 O n CH 2 CH 2 OH

Step-by-step solution

Sulphonates and quaternary ammonium salt of long chain fatty acids are used as synthetic detergents. option 2 CH 3 - CH 2 16 - COO - Na + is just a hydrocarbon chain which is insoluble in water.Hence, it is not a synthetic detergent.

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