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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is a property of detergent?
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Download Solution PDF- Detergents are amphiphilic molecules, as they possess hydrophobic end and hydrophilic head parts in their structures.
The molecules of detergent are sodium or potassium salts of long-chain carboxylic acids.
- Detergents are a family of compounds that are similar to soaps and work in a similar way.
- Soaps are molecules in which the two ends have differing properties.
- One is hydrophilic, this part has a strong affinity for water molecules, and it dissolves in water.
- The other end is hydrophobic, this part tries to stay away from water molecules, and it dissolves in hydrocarbons.
- Hydrophobic ends of soap molecule all attach to the oil. Hydrophilic ends stick out into the water.
- Thus, soap is able to clear dirt from clothes.
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