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What are detergents? How are they classified? Why are detergents preferred over soaps?

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Solution :Detergents are sulphonate or hydrogen sulphate SALTS of long chain hydrocarbons containing 12-18 CARBON atoms.
Types of detergents
(i) CATIONIC detergents
(ii) Anionic detergents
(iii) Non-ionic detergents
Advantages of detergents over soaps: UNLIKE soaps they work well EVEN with hard water. They can work well even in acidic water. They are more effective than soaps.


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