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The compound shown is mainly used in

AAntacid tablets
BPreparing hard soaps
CHair conditioners and as a germicide
DDry cleaning of wool

Answer: C

The compound shown is cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, a cationic detergent. Cationic detergents have germicidal properties and are used in hair conditioners; they are expensive and so used in limited applications.

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