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Water available in a village contains a lot of dissolved `CaCl_2`. Which of the following detergents is not suitable for washing purpose ?

A

B

`C_(17)H_(35)CObar(O)Na^+`

C

`C_(17)H_(35)N^(+)(CH_3)_3Br^-`

D

`CH_(3)(CH_2)OSO_(3)^(-)Na^+`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`C_(17)H_(34)COON` (soap) forms insoluble soap.
`(C_(17)H_(35)COO)_2` Ca in water containing `Ca^(2+)` ions. Lot.of.soap is precipitated out and micelles formation is very much decreased.
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