Smoothening agent in ice-creams and brightening agent in detergents is

Cellulose hypoxanthate

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Cellulose xanthate

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Carboxymethyl cellulose

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Solution

The correct option is C Carboxymethyl cellulose
Cellulose is a polysaccharide. It is formed by the linkage of beta 1,4 linkage of a glucose unit. It is an important component of the cell wall of the plant. It is used for the production of paper.
Carboxymethyl cellulose is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups. It is viscous in nature and used as a smoothing agent in ice-creams and brightening agent in detergents. It acts as a water retention agent.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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