JAMB Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 50

Question 50 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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

A. soluble
B. biodegradableCorrect
C. cheaper
D. foamy

Explanation

Detergents with branched hydrocarbons are non-biodegradable while those with straight hydrocarbons are relatively biodegradable.

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