AP EAMCET202018 Sep 2020Morning ShiftChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeActual
Which among the following is used in detergents?
Options
- ASodium acetate
- BSodium stearate
- CCalcium stearate
- DSodium lauryl sulphate
Correct answer
D. Sodium lauryl sulphate
Step-by-step solution
Sodium lauryl sulphate ( CH ₃ ( CH ₂ )₁₀ CH ₂- OSO ₃^ Na ^ ) is an anionic detergent. It is the sodium salt of sulphonated lauryl alcohol, ( CH ₃ ( CH ₂ )₁₀ CH ₂- OH ). Sodium stearate is a soap.