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JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

$Which among the following is used in detergent$

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $Sodium acetate$
B $Sodium stearate$
C $Calcium stearate$
D $Sodium lauryl sulphate$

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) Sodium stearate is used in soap and sodium lauryl sulphate CH_{3} (CH_{2})_{10} CH_{2} - OSO_{3}^{⊖} Na^{\oplus} is an anionic detergent.

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