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Give reasons for the following observations :
Use of synthetic detergents causes pollution of water.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Synthetic Detergents**: Synthetic detergents are man-made cleaning agents that are designed to remove dirt and grease. Unlike natural soaps, they are often made from petrochemicals. 2. **Biodegradability**: One of the key characteristics of synthetic detergents is that they are not fully biodegradable. This means that they do not break down easily in the environment. 3. **Microorganisms and Decomposition**: In natural water bodies, microorganisms play a crucial role in breaking down organic substances. However, synthetic detergents contain complex chemical structures that are resistant to microbial action. ...
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MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION-CARBON AND ITS COMPOUNDS -Subjective Problems (Short Answer Type)
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  2. Give reasons for the following observations : Air holes of a gas bur...

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  3. Give reasons for the following observations : Use of synthetic deter...

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  4. An organic compound 'X' with molecular formula C(2)H(6)O, on oxidation...

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  5. What is a 'homologous series' of substance?

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  6. In an organic compound, which parts largely determine its physical and...

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  7. Write a chemical equation to represent the reaction of ethanol with ac...

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  8. 1000 "cm"^(3) of propane is burnt completely in oxygen. What is the ...

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  9. 1000 "cm"^(3) of propane is burnt completely in oxygen. Draw the ele...

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  10. 1000 "cm"^(3) of propane is burnt completely in oxygen. Write the ba...

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  11. An organic compound 'X' which is sometimes used as antifreeze has the ...

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  12. What are the reactive sites for addition reactions in unsaturated hydr...

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  13. Three hydrocarbons A, B and C have melting points -183^(@)C,-138^(@)C,...

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  14. What is meant by saponification? Give an example.

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  15. What is esterification? Or What happens when ethyl and acetic acid rea...

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  16. What is scum? How is it formed?

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  17. What are the advantages of synthetic detergents over soaps?

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  18. Write a chemical test to distinguish between ethanol ad ethanoic acid.

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  19. What is meant by decarboxylation? Explain with example.

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  20. Two carbon compounds A and B have the molecular formulae C(3)H(8) and ...

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