Q. Which detergent can cause maximum pollution?
A) $CH_{3}CH\left( C_{4}H_{9} \right) - CH_{2}CH_{2}CH\left( C_{4}H_{9} \right)\left( CH_{2} \right)_{3}$
$CH\left( C_{4}H_{9} \right)CH_{2}CH_{2}SO_{3}Na$
B) [image:16_image29.emf]
C) [image:16_image30.emf]
D) Detergents are always pollution free
Explanation
(a)
Greater the branching, greater is the non-biodegradability of a detergent. A non-biodegradable detergent cause maximum pollution
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.