Question

Detergent has a common group 

(a) R.C₆H₄.SO₃Na 

(b) RONa 

(c) RCOONa 

(d) RCO₂ONa

Answer 1

(a) R.C₆H₄.SO₃Na 

The sulfonate group is joined with hydrocarbon in detergents. Detergent is a mixture of surfactants with cleaning properties in dilute solutions. The majority of alkyl sulfates are anionic detergents having long hydrocarbon chains and water-soluble ionic groups.