Alkyl benzene sulphonates can be used as detergents in hard water, unlike soaps, as

Options

A. They are highly soluble in water
B. Their `Ca^(++)//Mg^(++)` salts are water soluble
C. They are non-ionic
D. Their `Ca^(++)//Mg^(++)` salts are insoluble in water

Answer

B

Explanation

Because their `Ca^(++)//Mg^(++)` salts are soluble in water.