Which of the following represents a synthetic detergent Options: A . &nbsp C 15 H 31 C O O K B . &nbsp C H 3 ( C H 2 ) 16 C O O N a C . &nbsp C H 3 ( C H 2 ) 10 O S O 3 N a D . &nbsp All

Which of the following represents a synthetic detergent

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Which of the following represents a synthetic detergent

Options:

A .

C_{15} H_{31} C O O K

B .

C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{16} C O O N a

C .

C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{10} O S O_{3} N a

D . All

Answer: Option C
:
C

$C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{10} O S O_{3}$ is an anionic synthetic detergent. Anionic detergents are sodium salts of sulphonated long chain alcohols or hydrocarbons $C_{15} H_{31} C O O K a n d C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{16} C O O N a$ are soap.

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