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Which of the following is a cationic detergent?

  1. A
    Sodium lauryl sulphate
  2. B
    Sodium stearate
  3. C
    Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
  4. D
    Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide is a cationic detergent because its hydrophilic head is a quaternary ammonium cation.Sodium lauryl sulphate and Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate are anionic detergents.Sodium stearate is a soap.

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Which of the following is a cationic detergent?
A
Sodium lauryl sulphate
B
Sodium stearate
C
Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
D
Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate

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