Following type of non-ionic detergents is present in liquid detergents, emulsifying agents, and wetting agents. Label the hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts in the molecule. Identify the functional group(s) present in the molecule.
The structure of the given molecule is classified as:
The functional group present in the molecule is:
1. Ether
2. Primary Alcoholic group
Alcohol group can recognize by the presence of –OH group present in the given organic compound and on the other hand, the ether group can be identified by the presence of R-O-R bonds where R represents the alkyl group present in the compound.
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