Question

Which of the following is an example of natural detergent?

Options

• Sodium palmitate

• Sodium dodecyl sulphate

• Polyethylene glycol ether

• Cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride

Answer 1

Sodium palmitate

Explanation:

Sodium Palmitate (C₁₅H₃₁COONa) is the sodium salt of palmitic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in palm oil. It is produced by the saponification of natural fats/oils with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), making it a natural soap/detergent, not a synthetic one.