What are 'soapless soaps'? Explain with examples.

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Synthetic detergents have all the soap’s properties but actually does not contain any soap. So they are known as “soapless soaps”. They are also known as detergents. Detergents can be used in both soft and hard water.
Example:
$C H_{3} - (C H_{2})_{10} - C H_{2} - O - S O_{2} - O N a$
Sodium lauryl sulphate

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