Which of the following is an anionic detergent?

Sodium lauryl sulphate

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Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide

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Glyceryl oleate

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Sodium stearate

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Solution

The correct option is A
Sodium lauryl sulphate

Sodium lauryl ether sulfate is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.

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Which of the following is an anionic detergent?

The correct option is A Sodium lauryl sulphate Sodium lauryl ether sulfate is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.

The correct option is A
Sodium lauryl sulphate

Sodium lauryl ether sulfate is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.