Multiple choice

Among the following ----------------------- is a major component of laundry detergent.

  1. sodium dodecyl sulphate

  2. Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate

  3. Sodium erythorbate

  4. Sodium ethoxide

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate is a series of organic compounds with the formula C12H25C6H4SO3Na. It is a colourless salt with useful properties as a surfactant. It is usually produced as a mixture of related sulphonates. It is a major component of laundry detergent.