Multiple choice

Find the class of detergents which have long hydrocarbon chains terminating with (OCH2CH2)nOH group.

  1. Anionic detergents

  2. Cationic detergents

  3. Ethoxylates

  4. Non-ionic (or zwitterionic) detergents

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Explanation

Ethoxylates are compounds that have long hydrocarbon chains, and terminate with (OCH2CH2)nOH group. These groups are not charged, but they are highly hydrophilic owing to the presence of many oxygen centres.