Pick the correct statement among the following.

Sodium lauryl sulphate forms an insoluble scum with hard water.

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Sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate used in tooth paste is a cationic detergent.

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Cetyl-trimethyl ammonium bromide is a popular cationic detergent used in hair conditioner.

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Non-ionic detergents is formed when polyethylene glycol reacts with adipic acid.

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Solution

The correct option is C Cetyl-trimethyl ammonium bromide is a popular cationic detergent used in hair conditioner.
The option (C) is the correct answer.
(A) Sodium lauryl sulphate does not forms an insoluble scum with hard water.
Builders present in detergent form soluble calcium and magnesium salts.
(B) Sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate used in tooth paste is a anionic detergent.
(C) Cetyl-trimethyl ammonium bromide is a popular cationic detergent used in hair conditioner. It is alkyl ammonium salt.
(D) Non-ionic detergents is formed when polyethylene glycol reacts with steric acid.

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(b) Ester of stearic acid and polyethylene glycol
(c) Quarternary ammonium salt of amine with acetate ion
(d) Sodium salts of sulphonated long chain hydrocarbons

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(ii) Anionic detergents and

(iii) Non-ionic detergents

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