Question

Detergents are the salt of:

• A. Carboxylic acid and Sulphonic acids or alkyl hydrogen sulphates both
• B. Carboxylic acid
• C. Sulphonic acids or alkyl hydrogen sulphates
• D. None of these

Hint:

Detergents are surfactants and can be derived from both carboxylic acids and sulphonic acids, or by using alkyl hydrogen sulphates.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Detergents are usually salts created when carboxylic acids or sulphonic acids react with alkaline substances such as sodium hydroxide. Alkyl hydrogen sulphates are also a type of detergent. Consequently, the accurate response is (A), which encompasses detergents derived from both carboxylic acids and sulphonic acids.