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Why is it safer to use soap from the environmental point of view?
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Options:
  • A Soaps are biodegradable while detergents are quite stable because of branching in the hydrocarbon chain hence cause water pollution.
  • B Soap is less effective at cleaning than chemical cleaners.
  • C Soap has a longer shelf life compared to other cleaning products.
  • D Soap is more expensive than chemical cleaners.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Soaps are biodegradable while detergents are quite stable because of branching in the hydrocarbon chain hence cause water pollution.
Correct Option is : (A)
Soaps are biodegradable while detergents are quite stable because of branching in the hydrocarbon chain hence cause water pollution.

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