Question

Structurally biodegrdable detergent should
contain
(a) normal alkyl chain
(b) branched alkyl chain
(c) phenyl side chain
(d) cyclohexyl side chain

Answer 1

Answer:

phenol side chain is the answer for

Answer 2

(a) normal alkyl chain

Explanation:

Structurally biodegrdable detergent should contain normal or linear alkyl chain. Biodegradable detergents are defined as the type of detergent that has a straight hydrocarbon chain. These detergents are known as biodegradable as they are destroyed by the bacteria. Sodium alkyl benzene sulphonate is an example of biodegradable.

Option A is the answer.