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Explain with an example of Nonionic detergents.

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Explain with an example of Nonionic detergents.

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Nonionic detergents are ethers of polyethylene glycol with alkyl phenol or esters of polyethylene glycol with long-chain fatty acid.

e.g. a. Nonionic detergent containing ether linkage:

b. Nonionic detergent containing ester linkage:

CH3(CH2)16 - COO(CH2CH2O)nCH2CH2OH

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Chapter 16: Chemistry in Everyday Life - Exercises [Page 270]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 16 Chemistry in Everyday Life
Exercises | Q 7. (E) | Page 270

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