16.27 What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable detergents? Give one example of each.
16.27 What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable detergents? Give one example of each.
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It has been found that the detergents having a great deal of branching in the hydrocarbon tail are not biodegradable and cause pollution in rivers and waterways. This is because the presence of side chains in the hydrocarbon tail stops bacteria from attacking and breaking the chains.
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