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Which of the following substances is likely of be effective as detergents in water ?

A

`CH_3 (CH_2)_15 CH_2 OSO_3^(Ө) overset (oplus) (Na)`

B

`CH_3(CH_2)_16 COOH`

C

`CH_3 (CH_2)_16 CO overset(Ө) O Na^(oplus)`

D

`[CH_3 (CH_2)_16 COO^-]_2 Ca`.

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Sodium salts of sulphonated long-chain alcohols or hydrocarbons are used as anionic detergents.
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