Dodecan-1-ol is treated with conc. H2SO4 and the product is neutralised with NaOH to give a surfactant Z. Which descript

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Dodecan-1-ol is treated with conc. H2SO4 and the product is neutralised with NaOH to give a surfactant Z. Which description of Z is correct according to the standard NCERT treatment?

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Anionic detergent with a linear chain, biodegradable and forming no scum in hard water

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Cationic detergent with germicidal action, forming scum in hard water

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A soap, since it is the sodium salt of a fatty acid

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Dodecan-1-ol is treated with conc. $H X_{2} SO X_{4}$ and the product is neutralised with NaOH to give a surfactant Z. Which description of Z is correct according to the standard NCERT treatment?

Answer: A

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Dodecan-1-ol is treated with conc. HX2​SOX4​ and the product is neutralised with NaOH to give a surfactant Z. Which description of Z is correct according to the standard NCERT treatment?

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Dodecan-1-ol is treated with conc. $H X_{2} SO X_{4}$ and the product is neutralised with NaOH to give a surfactant Z. Which description of Z is correct according to the standard NCERT treatment?