MCQ
Soaps and detergent industries uses:
  • A
    Lower fatty acids
  • Higher fatty acids
  • C
    Esters
  • D
    Alcohols

Answer

Correct option: B.
Higher fatty acids
Soaps and detergents are the sodium salt of higher fatty acids. Hence higher fatty acids are used by industries for the preparation of soaps and detergents.

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