Sodium stearyl sulfate is an example of which the below:
Anionic detergents
Cationic detergents
Non-ionic detergents
None of the above
Sodium stearyl sulfate is a type of anionic detergent that is commonly used in the production of various cleaning products, such as shampoos, soaps, and toothpaste. Anionic detergents contain negatively charged hydrophilic (water-soluble) groups, such as sulfonate or sulfate, and a hydrophobic (water-insoluble) alkyl chain.
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2) Cationic detergents: Cationic detergents are another type of detergent that contains positively charged hydrophilic groups, such as quaternary ammonium compounds. They are commonly used as fabric softeners and in antimicrobial products.
3) Non-ionic detergents: Non-ionic detergents do not contain any charged hydrophilic groups, but they do have a hydrophilic group that is capable of hydrogen bonding with water molecules. They are commonly used in biological applications, such as in the purification of proteins.
4) None of the above: This option is incorrect, as sodium stearyl sulfate is an example of an anionic detergent.