Question
Chemistry Question on Chemistry in Everyday Life
Which of the following is cationic detergent?
A
Sodium lauryl sulphate
B
Sodium stearate
C
Cetryltrimethyl ammonium bromide
D
Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate
Answer
Cetryltrimethyl ammonium bromide
Explanation
Solution
Sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate (anionic detergent)
(2) CH3(CH2)10CH2OSO3−Na+
Sodium lauryl sulphate (anionic detergent)
(3) C17H35COONa
Sodium stearate (Soap)
Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (Cationic detergent)