Question

In detergent which functional group is joined with hydrocarbon

Answer 1

The sulfonate group is joined with hydrocarbon in detergents.

• Detergent is a mixture of surfactants with cleaning properties in dilute solutions.

• Majority of alkyl sulfates are anionic detergents having long hydrocarbon chain and a water-soluble ionic groups.

• The detergent formula is C17H35COONa. Generally, detergents are ammonium or sulfonate salts of long-chain carboxylic acids.

Answer 2

Your Answer is :

(B) -COONa