Question

soaps are made up from animal or plant fats. detergents ane made up from petrochemials. explain

Answer 1

Petrochemicals and Oleochemicals. Like the fatty acids used insoap-making, both petroleum and fats and oils contain hydrocarbon chains that are repelled by water but attracted to oil and grease in soils. These hydrocarbon chain sources are used to make the water-hating end of the surfactant molecule.

Answer 2

Petrochemicals and Oleochemicals. Like the fatty acids used insoap-making, both petroleum and fats and oils contain hydrocarbon chains that are repelled by water but attracted to oil and grease in soils. These hydrocarbon chain sources are used to make the water-hating end of the surfactant molecule.