Pick the correct statement

Options

A. Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate used in toothpaste is a cationic detergent
B. Sodium lauryl sulphate forms an insoluble scum with hard water.
C. Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide is a popular cationic detergent used in hair conditioner.
D. Non-ionic detergents are formed when polyethylene glycol reacts with adipic acid.

Answer

C

Explanation

Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate is an anionic detergent. Cationic detergents (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) possess excellent germicidal properties and are used in hair conditoners.
Non-ionic detergents are obtained by the reactions between polyethylene glycol and stearic acid,