Chemistry in Everyday Life — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life1 Mark
MCQ
An example for cationic detergent is:
A
$\text{NaLS}$
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$\text{CTAB}$
C
Trimethyl phosphate
D
All
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Answer
Correct option: B.
$\text{CTAB}$
Cetrimonium bromide $\left(\left(\mathrm{C}_{16} \mathrm{H}_{33}\right) \mathrm{N}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{Br}\right)$, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide $\text{(CTAB)}$ is one of the components of the topical antiseptic cetrimide.The cetrimonium $($or hexadecyltrimethylammonium$)$ cation is an effective antiseptic agent against bacteria and fungi.
It is a cationic surfactant. Its uses include providing a buffer solution for the extraction of $\text{DNA}.$
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