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What should be the feature of detergent molecule structure so as to be biodegradable?

A

It should be saturated

B

It should be unsaturated

C

Branching should be maximum

D

Branching should be minimum

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D
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Knowledge Check

  • Which is not true for a detergent molecule ?

    A
    It has a non-polar organic part and a polar group .
    B
    It is not easily biodegraded .
    C
    It is a sodium salt of fatty acids.
    D
    It is a surface active reagent .

  • Which is not true for a detergent molecule?

    A
    It has a non-polar organic part and a polar group.
    B
    It is not easily biodegradable.
    C
    It is sodium salt of a fatty acid.
    D
    It is a surface active reagent.

  • Which of the following soaps/detergents is least biodegradable?

    A
    `C_17H_35-COONa`
    B
    `CH_3-(CH_2)_11-OSO_2Na`
    C
    D

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