MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Chemistry Chemistry in Everyday Life MHT CET 2026

Not in JEE Main or NEET syllabus

Which of the following detergents is used as germicide?

(A)Anionic detergent
(B)Non ionic detergent (an ester)
(C)Cationic detergentCorrect
(D)Non ionic detergents (an ether)

Answer: (C)

Solution

Cationic detergents are quaternary ammonium salts such as cetyltrimethylammonium bromide. The positively charged head group has germicidal (bactericidal) action, so they are used as germicides, e.g. in antiseptic and

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