Q. Benzalkonium chloride is a
A) Cationic surfactant and antiseptic.
B) Anionic surfactant and soluble in most of organic solvents.
C) Cationic surfactant and insoluble in most of organic solvents.
D) Cationic surfactant and antimalarial.
Explanation
(a)
Benzalkonium chloride, also known as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride is nitrogenous. Cationic surfactant and it is used as a antiseptic.
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