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The detergent used in hair conditioner is

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C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{15} N^{+} (C H_{3})_{3} C l^{-}

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C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{15} N H_{2}

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C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{15} N H C H_{3}

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C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{15} N (C H_{3})_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{15} N^{+} (C H_{3})_{3} C l^{-}$
Cationic part possesses a long hydrocarbon chain and a positive charge on nitrogen atom. Hence, these are called cationic detergents.Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride $C H_{3} (C H_{2})_{15} N^{+} (C H_{3})_{3} C l^{-}$ is a popular cationic detergent and is used in hair conditioners.

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