Question

Cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride is an example of
a) anionic detergent
b) cationic detergent
c) non-ionic detergent
d) soap

Answer 1

Cationic detergent

Cationic detergents are quaternary ammonium salts of acetates, chlorides, or bromides. These are called cationic detergents because the cationic part of these detergents contains a long hydrocarbon chain and a positive charge on the N atom.

Answer 2

Hey dear,

◆ Answer -

Cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride is an example of cationic detergent.

◆ Extra information -

- A type of detergent in which the active part of the molecule is a positive ion (cation) is called cationic detergent. e.g. cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride.

- A type of detergent in which the active part of the molecule is a negative ion (anion) is called anionic detergent. e.g. sodium oleate.

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