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Which of the following are anionic detergents?

(i) Sodium salts of sulfonated long-chain alcohol.
(ii) Ester of stearic acid and polyethene glycol.
(iii) Quarternary ammonium salt of an amine with acetate ion.
(iv) Sodium salts of sulfonated long-chain hydrocarbons.

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Detergents are basically cleansing agents used ins washing of clothes and cleansing purposes. They are similar to soap in purpose but different in chemical structure. Detergents are of three types namely cationic, anionic, and non-ionic. So, the correct options are option (i) Sodium salts of sulfonated long-chain alcohol (anionic detergents) and (iv) Sodium salts of sulfonated long-chain hydrocarbons.

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