While some modern detergents are designed to be biodegradable, many older or synthetic detergents are not fully biodegradable and contribute to water pollution. Soaps, derived from natural fats, are generally more biodegradable than synthetic detergents.
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Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022 · Topic: Detergents and Soap (Advantages of Synthetic Detergents over Soaps)
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