Exothermic neutralisation reaction between caustic soda and dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid produces sodium dodecylbenzene sulphate, which is a/an?

Correct answer: C. Detergent

  • A. Explosive
  • B. Soap
  • C. Detergent
  • D. Analgesic drug

Explanation

Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate has a hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail and a hydrophilic sulfonate group, so it acts as a synthetic detergent. Soaps are salts of fatty acids, not sulfonic acids.

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