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Alkyl benzene sulphonates can be used as...

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

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

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The correct Answer is:
B

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