Synthetic detergents are prepared from:

Q. Synthetic detergents are prepared from:
Answer: hydrocarbons of petroleum
Notes: Synthetic detergents are prepared from hydrocarbons of petroleum. They are sodium salts of a long chain benzene sulphonic acids. Calcium and magnesium salts of detergents are soluble in water. Therefore cleansing action of detergents remain unaffected in hard water.

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