Which of the following represents a detergent?

Sodium salt of alkyl hydrogen sulphate of alcohol or alkyl benzene sulphonate

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Sodium salt of long chain carboxylic acid

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Potassium salt of long chain carboxylic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B Sodium salt of alkyl hydrogen sulphate of alcohol or alkyl benzene sulphonate
Sodium salt of alkyl hydrogen sulphate of alcohol or alkyl benzene sulphonate represents detergent.
Sodium salt of long chain carboxylic acid and potassium salt of long chain carboxylic acid are soaps.

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(d) Sodium salts of sulphonated long chain hydrocarbons

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