Which of the following is an anionic detergent ? CH3(CH2)16CH2OSO3Na

Question : Which of the following is an anionic detergent ?

(1) CH3(CH2)16CH2OSO3Na

(2) CH3(CH2)16N(CH3)3Cl

(3) CH3(CH2)16COO(CH2CH2O)nCH2CH2OH

(4) C5H5SO3Na

Answer : From all above options the correct answer is “(1) CH3(CH2)16CH2OSO3Na” it means CH3(CH2)16CH2OSO3Na is an anionic detergent .

explanation of answer : reason behind this answer is that As it is sodium salt of sulphonated long chain alcohol. So, group makes it anionic that is why we have given this option as for our correct answer as per question requirement. In short we can say that CH3(CH2)16CH2OSO3Na is an anionic detergent.