Which of the following is an anionic detergent ?

Options

A. Sodium salts of sulphonated long chain alcohol
B. Ester of steric acid and polythylene glycol
C. Quarternary ammonium salt of amine with acetate ion
D. Sodium salts of suphonated long chain hydrocarbons

Answer

A, D

Explanation

Detergents are cleansing agents which have all the propeties of soap, but which actually to not contain any soap. They are of three types of which given below.
1. Anionic detergents These are sodium salts of sulphonated long chain alcohol or hydrocarbons.

2. Cationic detergents These are quartemary ammoium salts of amines with acetates chlorides or bromides an anion e.g.,

3. Non-ionic detergents it is formed by the reaction of stearic acid with polyethylene glycoi.