Q75 / 180 · AIIMS 2008 · Chemistry

Which one of the following is not a surfactant?

  • A
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  • Correct answer
    B
    \(\mathrm{CH}_3-\left(\mathrm{CH}_2\right)_{14}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{NH}_2\)
  • C
    \(\mathrm{CH}_3-\left(\mathrm{CH}_2\right)_{16}-\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OSO}_2^{-} \mathrm{Na}^{+}\)
  • D
    \(\mathrm{OHC}-\left(\mathrm{CH}_2\right)_{14}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{COO}^{-} \mathrm{Na}^{+}\).

Solution

Molecule is simply amine in nature.

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

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