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In cationic surfactants, which group replaces the anionic sulfonate?
AHydroxyl group
BQuaternary ammonium
CPhosphate group
DCarboxylate group
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Quaternary ammonium
Cationic surfactants carry a positively charged quaternary ammonium centre in place of the sulfonate.
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