Detergents are suiphonate or hydrogen sulphate salts of long chain hydrocarbons containing 12-18 carbon atoms.
Types of detergents
1. Cationic detergents
2. Anionic detergents
3. Non-ionic detergents
Advantages of detergents over soaps:
Unlike soaps they work well even with hard water. They can work well even in acidic water. They are more effective than soaps
