E) If a sample of water containing detergents is provided to you, which of the following methods will you adopt to neutralize it?
A. Treating the water with baking soda
B. Treating the water with vinegar
C. Treating the water with caustic soda
D. Treating the water with washing soda
Answer:B
E) If a sample of water containing detergents is provided to you, which of the following methods will you adopt to neutralize it?
A. Treating the water with baking soda B. Treating the water with vinegar C. Treating the water with caustic soda D. Treating the water with washing soda
Explanation: As detergents are basic in nature, an acid will neutralize it. Out of the substances mentioned, only vinegar is acidic, as it is 5 – 8% solution of ethanoic acid in water.