QJEEM16Chcd0c: JEE Main 2016 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM16Chcd0c Solution: Which of the following is an anionic detergent ?

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Which of the following is an anionic detergent ?

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Sodium lauryl sulphate

(C_{11} H_{23} C H_{2} O S O_{3}^{-} N a^{+})

is an anionic detergent.

Glycery oleate is a glyceryl ester of oleic acid.

Sodium stearate

(C_{17} H_{35} C O O^{-} N a^{+})

is a soap.

Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide

[C H_{3} {(C H_{2})}_{15} \overset{+}{N} {(C H_{3})}_{3}] B r^{-}

is a cationic detergent.

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