Which of the following is a cationic detergent?

Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide

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Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate

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Solution

The correct option is A Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide is a cationic detergent as it’s hydrophillic part is a quaternary ammonium ion.

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