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The compound shown is classified as a

  1. ACationic detergent
  2. BAnionic detergent
  3. CNon-ionic detergent
  4. DSoap

Answer: B

The compound shown is sodium lauryl sulphate, an alkyl sulphate salt. The long chain is attached to a negatively charged sulphate head group, so it is an anionic detergent (not a carboxylate soap).
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