MCQ
Detergents with branched hydrocarbon chains are less likely to be:
  • Biodegradable
  • B
    Synthetic
  • C
    Sulfonates
  • D
    Effective

Answer

Correct option: A.
Biodegradable
Detergents with branched hydrocarbon chains are less likely to be biodegradable, that is they are not broken down by the bacteria easily.
Thus, they cause water and soil pollution. All the soaps, on the other hand, are biodegradable.

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