Which one of the following is not a surfactant?

Options

A. `OHC (CH_2)_(14) CH_(2) OSO^(-) Na^(+)`
B. `CH_(3) (CH_(2))_(16) CH_(2) OSO_(2)^(-) Na^(+)`
C. `CH_(3) (CH_(2))_(14) CH_(2) NH_(2)`
D. `CH_(3) (CH_(2))_(15) N (CH_(3))_(3) Br^(-)`

Answer

C

Explanation

Surface (a surface - active agent) is a substance that has the ability to emulsify and wash away oil and grease in an aqueous suspension. It should have a polar part which is compatible with (soluble in ) water and a nonpolar part which is compatible with (soluble in) oil and grease. Compund in option (3) has not distrubution.