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Write the structure of cetylethyldimethylammonium bromide, a compound with antiseptic property and also used as a cationic detergent.
Predict its solubility behavior in water and diethyl ether.
b. Write structure of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, a popular cationic detergent used in hair conditioners

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To solve the question, we will break it down into two parts as specified: ### Part A: Structure of Cetyl Ethyl Dimethyl Ammonium Bromide 1. **Identify the Components**: - The compound consists of a cetyl group (C16H33), an ethyl group (C2H5), and two methyl groups (CH3) attached to a nitrogen atom, which is also bonded to a bromide ion (Br⁻). 2. **Draw the Cetyl Group**: ...
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