NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifePractice
The correct statement among the following is
Options
- ASodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate used in toothpaste is a cationic detergent
- BSodium lauryl sulphate forms and insoluble scum with hard water
- CCetyltrimethylammonium bromide is a popular cationic detergent used in hair conditioner
- DNon-ionic detergents are formed when polythene glycol reacts with adipic acid
Correct answer
C. Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide is a popular cationic detergent used in hair conditioner
Step-by-step solution
Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate is in anionic detergent possess excellent germicidal properties and are used in hair conditioners. Non-ionic detergents are obtained by the reactions between polyethylene glycol and stearic acid.