Question

5 main advantages of synthetic detergents over soaps

Answer 1

1)detergent work well even with hard water but soap do not.
2)detergent may be used in saline or acidic water.
3) detergent are more easily soluble in water than soaps.
4) detergent can be used of washing woolen garments whereas soaps cannot be used.
5) detergent can be linear hydrocarbon chain are biodegradable.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1) Synthetic detergents are prepared from hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, whereas soaps are prepared from oils which are becoming scarce. Thus, synthetic detergent help us to save oil.

2) Synthetic detergents can be used for washing even in hard water. Soaps cannot be used for washing in hard water. In hard water, show from curdy precipitate which sticks to the fabric.

3) Synthetic detergents have stronger cleansing power than soaps.

4) Synthetic detergents can can be used even in the acidic solution, whereas soaps cannot be used in acidic solution. This is because soaps decompose under acidic conditions to give free fatty acids.

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