Q16 / 100 · BITSAT 2024 (Memory Based Paper 2) · Chemistry

Which among the following is used in detergent

  • A
    Sodium acetate
  • B
    Sodium stearate
  • C
    Calcium stearate
  • Correct answer
    D
    Sodium lauryl sulphate

Solution

Sodium stearate is used in soap and sodium lauryl sulphate $\mathrm{CH}_3\left(\mathrm{CH}_2\right)_{10} \mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{OSO}_3^{\ominus} \mathrm{Na}^{\oplus}$ is an anionic detergent

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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