Bio-degradable detergents ___________________?

Correct answer: A. Can be readily oxidised

  • A. Can be readily oxidised
  • B. Pose problem in sewerage plant
  • C. Have an isoparaffinic structure
  • D. Should not be used as it spoils the cloth

Explanation

Biodegradable detergents are readily attacked and oxidised by microorganisms, so they break down in the environment. Persistent detergents resist this oxidation and can cause foaming and pollution in sewage systems.

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