Polyethylene glycols are used in the preparation of which type of detergents?

Cationic detergents

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Anionic detergents

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Non-ionic detergents

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The correct option is C Non-ionic detergents
Non-ionic detergents do not contain any ion in their constitution. One such detergent is formed when stearic acid reacts with polyethyleneglycol.

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Polyethylene glycols are used in the preparation of which type of detergents?

The correct option is C Non-ionic detergentsNon-ionic detergents do not contain any ion in their constitution. One such detergent is formed when stearic acid reacts with polyethyleneglycol.

The correct option is C Non-ionic detergents
Non-ionic detergents do not contain any ion in their constitution. One such detergent is formed when stearic acid reacts with polyethyleneglycol.