Question

How are synthetic detergents better than soaps ?

Answer 1

Advantages of synthetic detergents over soaps :

1. Detergents can work with hard water too while soaps cannot.

2. They can work even in acidic medium while soaps cannot.

3. Synthetic detergents are stronger cleansing agents than soaps.

4. Their solubility is higher than that of soaps.

5. They are prepared form hydrocarbons (petroleum) so their use is to save vegetable oils which are used during the preparation of soaps.