Question

Explain the following terms with suitable examples :
(a) Cationic detergents
(b) Anionic detergents ​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)Cationic detergents: Cationic detergents are quarternary ammonium salts of amines with acetates, chlorides or bromides as anions. ... For example cetyltrimethylammonium bromide .

(b) Anionic detergents: Anionic detergents are sodium salts of sulphonated long chain alcohols or hydrocarbon.

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Answer 2

Answer:

i) Cationic detergents : Quaternary ammonium salts of acetates, chlorides or bromides in which the cationic part has a long hydrocarbon chain and N atom has positive charge are cationic detergents.

Example includes cetyltrimethylammonium bromide.

(ii) Anionic detergents: Sodium alkyl sulphates and sodium alkyl benzene sulphonates are anionic detergents.

Examples include sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium stearyl sulphate, etc.