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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

Explain the terms Anionic detergents......!!!!.......

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Anionic detergents : Those detergents in which large part of their molecules are anions and used in cleansing action, are called anionic detergents.
Example : Sodium alkyl sulphates These are obtained from long straight chain alcohols containing 12-18 carbon atoms by treatment with cone. H2S04 followed by neutralization with NaOH.
Example : Sodium lauryl sulphate.

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