Question
Chemistry Question on Chemistry in Everyday Life
Detergents are known to pollute rivers and waterways. However, detergents can be made biodegradable and pollution free by taking
A
cyclic hydrocarbon chain
B
shorter hydrocarbon chain
C
unbranched hydrocarbon chain
D
hydrocarbon with more branching
Answer
unbranched hydrocarbon chain
Explanation
Solution
Detergent molecules associated with branched hydrocarbon tail which is a source of pollution of water. However, detergents can be made biodegradable and pollution free by taking unbranched hydrocarbon chain because unbranched chains are more prone to attack by bacteria.