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The compound shown is classified as a

ASoap
BCationic detergent
CAnionic detergent
DNon-ionic detergent

Answer: B

The compound shown is cetyltrimethylammonium bromide. The hydrophilic head is a quaternary ammonium cation, so it is a cationic detergent.

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