JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Which of the following is an anionic detergent ?

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

  1. ASodium lauryl sulphate
  2. BCetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
  3. CGlyceryl oleate
  4. DSodium stearate

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a)Sodium lauryl sulphate = detergent, anionic
Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide = detergent, cationic
Glyceryl oleate = detergent, non-ionic
Sodium stearate = soap, anionic

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