MCQ
Detergents are better than soaps because:
- AThey wash clothes better.
- BThey absorb the hardness of water.
- ✓They are less affected by hard water.
- DThey are less soapy.
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
They are less affected by hard water.
Detergents are better than soaps because they are less affected by hard water, as the hydrocarbon chains in detergents do not precipitate with calcium, magnesium and other metal ions.
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