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Q.

The characteristic property of detergent is

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a

It contains both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups

b

It can act as an emulsifier

c

It enables water and oily substances to form emulsions

d

All the above

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

  • Detergents are amphipathic this means that they contain polar or charged hydrophilic groups (heads) as well as nonpolar hydrophobic tails at the end of long hydrocarbon chains.
  • Detergents are used as emulsifiers in water-oil-type solutions.
  • It helps in emulsifying oil in water such that it can be removed. 

Hence all given statements are true. Hence option D is the correct answer.

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