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 typically salts formed by the reaction of carboxylic acids or sulphonic acids with alkaline compounds like sodium hydroxide. These can also be alkyl hydrogen sulphates. Thus, the correct answer is (A), which covers both carboxylic acid-based and sulphonic acid-based detergents.