Exothermic neutralisation reaction between caustic soda and
dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid produces sodium dodecylbenzene sulphate,
which is a/an
(A) Explosive
(B) Soap
(C) Detergent
(D) Analgesic drug

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Detergent

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