Explain the following terms with suitable examples :(a) Cationic detergents(b) Anionic detergents

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Explain the following terms with suitable examples :
(a) Cationic detergents
(b) Anionic detergents

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The species having positive charge are termed as cations whereas the species having negative charge are termed as anions.

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The sodium salts of long chain benzene sulfonic acids or alkyl sulphate are termed as detergents. Detergents are not biodegradable. Detergents are classified into ionic and non-ionic detergents. Ionic detergents are further classified as cationic, anion, and amphoteric detergents.

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