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Which of the following compounds is an example of a non-ionic detergent?

Correct answer: C. Pentaerythritolmonostearate

  • A. Trimethylcerylammonium bromide
  • B. Sodium lauryl sulphonate
  • C. Pentaerythritolmonostearate
  • D. Sodium cetylsulphate

Explanation

Pentaerythritolmonostearate(C23H46O5) is non-ionic detergent. Ammonium ion in trimethylcerylammonium bromide,sodium ion in sodium lauryl sulphonate and sodium ion in cetylsulphate is present.

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