Draw the Structures of the Following Substances,in Which the Alkyl

question 66

Essay

Draw the structures of the following substances,in which the alkyl portion is CH₃(CH₂)₁₂-:
sodium carboxylate,
sodium alkanesulfonate and
sodium alkyl sulfate
Explain why these substances may be useful as "dirt removers".

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