What is detergent?

The most popular and common detergent i.e., alkyl benzene sulfonate (ABS) is a/an __________ detergent.

A

Cationic

B

Anionic

C

Amphoteric

D

Semi polar

In a market research project, 20% opted for Nirma detergent whereas 60% opted for Surf Blue detergent. The remaining individuals were not certain. If the difference between those who opted for Surf Blue and those who were uncertain was 720, how many respondents were covered in the survey ?

A

1440

B

1800

C

3600

D

Data inadequate

The following viruses can be inactivated by detergent

A

Human immunodeficiency virus

B

Hepatitis B virus

C

Rabies virus

D

Hepatitis A virus

E

Poliomyelitis virus

When a detergent is added to pure water, its surface tension

A

Increases

B

Decreases

C

Remains constant

D

Becomes infinite

Which of the following is a detergent?

A

Benzene hexachloride

B

Alkyl benzene sulphonate

C

Polytetraflouroethylene

D

Cellulose nitrate

Hydrophilic group of a soap or detergent solution is

A

Water hating

B

Soil loving

C

Water loving

D

None of these

Detergent is added as an additive in engine lubricating oil to

A

Reduce deposit formation

B

Keep contaminants in suspension

C

Increase oxidation stability

D

Prevent rusting

A detergent is a

A

Cleansing agent

B

Drug

C

Catalyst

D

Soap

Presence of sodium tripolyphosphate (an additive) in synthetic detergent

A

Facilitates its use even in hard water (by sequestering the water-hardening Ca & Mg ions)

B

Inhibits its corrosive effects

C

Does not allow redeposition of dirt on the cleaned surface

D

None of these

Detergent is produced by the sulphonation of dodecyl benzene, which is an __________ reaction.

A

Endothermic

B

Exothermic

C

Irreversible

D

Both B and C

What is detergent?

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