- Detergents are synthetic surfactants, usually derived from petrochemicals. - Soaps are alkali salts of fatty acids, obtained from the saponification of natural fats and oils (like vegetable oil or animal fat).
Which is NOT correct for detergents ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Detergents and Soap (Comparison of Soaps and Synthetic Detergents)
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