Q.

Statement-I : Detergents containing unbranched hydrocarbon chain are very effective

Statement-II : Detergents containing highly branched hydrocarbon chains cause foaming in rivers and ponds leading to pollution.

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a

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

b

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

c

Both statements I and II are incorrect.

d

Both statements I and II are correct.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Detergents containing unbranched (linear) hydrocarbon chains are effective where as those containing branched hydrocarbon chains  cannot be degraded by bacteria and thus effluents containing these detergents cause foaming in rivers and ponds leading to pollution.

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Statement-I : Detergents containing unbranched hydrocarbon chain are very effectiveStatement-II : Detergents containing highly branched hydrocarbon chains cause foaming in rivers and ponds leading to pollution.