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The detergent used in hair conditioner is

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CH₃(CH₂)₁₅N⁺(CH₃)₃Cl^-

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CH₃(CH₂)₁₅NH₂

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CH₃(CH₂)₁₅NHCH₃

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CH₃(CH₂)₁₅N(CH₃)₂

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Solution

The correct option is A CH₃(CH₂)₁₅N⁺(CH₃)₃Cl^-
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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