Why Are Phosphates Being Eliminated from Detergents

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why are phosphates being eliminated from detergents?

• A)Detergents with phosphates are less efficient cleansers.
• B)By chelating Ca2+ ions,the phosphates allow more efficient cleansing.
• C)Phosphates are important plant nutrients which increase algae growth and deplete oxygen.
• D)None of the.

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