Question
Give an example of detergent used as:
i. Additive in toothpaste
ii. Used as germicide

Answer

i. Additive in toothpaste: Sodium lauryl sulphate,
$CH _3\left( CH _2\right)_{10} CH _2 OSO _3^{-} Na ^{+}$
ii. Used as germicide: Ethyltrimethylammonium bromide,
$\left[ CH _3\left( CH _5\right)_{15}- N ^{+}\left( CH _3\right)_3\right] Br ^{-}$.

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