Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040044
How do detergents differ from soaps in terms of composition?
1
Soaps are synthetic while detergents are natural.
2
Detergents do not form scum with hard water.
3
Soaps are made from oils only.
4
Detergents are only made from synthetic products.
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Detergents do not form scum with hard water.
Solution:
Detergents are usually synthetic surfactants that do not form scum with hard water, unlike soaps that can react with hardness ions to form scum. This makes detergents more effective for various laundry applications.
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