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Assertion : Detergents are preferred to soaps for washing purpose .
Reason : Detergents having branched hydrocarbon chains are non biodegradable .

A

If both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the true explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true, but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Correct explanation : The calcium and magnesium salts of detergents unlike those of soaps are soluble in water
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