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JAMB Chemistry 2008 Question 50

Question 50

Fats, Oils and Soaps

Detergents are manufactured with straight hydrocarbon chains so as to make them

  1. A.soluble
  2. B.biodegradable
  3. C.cheaper
  4. D.foamy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (biodegradable)

Explanation

Bacteria can easily break down unbranched hydrocarbon chains, so straight-chain detergents are biodegradable and do not build up as foam in rivers.