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Assertion (A): Cationic detergents are the main cleaning ingredient of ordinary laundry powders. Reason (R): Cationic detergents are quaternary ammonium salts that also have germicidal properties.

  1. ABoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. BBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. CA is true but R is false
  4. DA is false but R is true

Answer: D

Cationic detergents such as cetyltrimethylammonium bromide are costly, so they are used for special purposes such as hair conditioners and germicidal formulations, not as bulk laundry cleaners. A is false. R is true, since they are quaternary ammonium salts with germicidal action.
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