Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Using an Alkylbenzenesulfonate

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of using an alkylbenzenesulfonate detergent over a common soap?

• A) The alkylbenzenesulfonate detergent is uncharged.
• B) The alkylbenzenesulfonate detergent has no hydrophobic region.
• C) Greases are not emulsified by soaps.
• D) Calcium, magnesium, and iron salts of sulfonic acids are soluble in water.
• E) Sulfonates are protonated at higher pH's than are carboxylates.

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