JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jul · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q78

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 78 of 90

Stearic acid and polyethylene glycol react to form which one of the following soap/s detergents ?

Cationic detergent

Soap

Anionic detergent

Non-ionic detergent

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: D

Stearic acid + polyethylene glycol gives a non-ionic ester detergent.

(D)

Topics:Soaps and detergents

JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jul · Shift 1, Chemistry question 78