A compound whose structure is shown below is found in a detergent, used in our day to day activities.

A compound whose structure is shown below is found in a detergent, used in our day to day activities.

With reference to the structure, explain how the detergent removes grease during washing.

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The ionic end (polar end / hydrophilic )lowers the surface tensions of water,facilitating, mixing while the non-ionic end ( non polar end / hydrophobic ) mixes with grease, dislodging it from the fabric.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 1, 2019 at 10:18

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