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Q. Which among the following is used in detergents?

AP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020

Solution:

Sodium lauryl sulphate $CH _{3}\left( CH _{2}\right)_{10} CH _{2}- OSO _{3}^{\ominus} Na ^{\oplus}$ is an anionic detergent. It is the sodium salt of sulphonated lauryl alcohol, $CH _{3}\left( CH _{2}\right)_{10} CH _{2}- OH$. Sodium stearate is a soap.