Preparation of detergent

During the preparation of detergents, long-chain hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum fractions is converted into an organic aid through a series of steps.  The organic acid is then neutralized with sodium hydroxide, NaOH solution to produce a detergent. Examples are of detergents are: Sodium alkyle sulphate and sodium alkylbenzene sulphonate.

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