Soaps are biodegradable because their hydrocarbon chains are: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Soaps are biodegradable because their hydrocarbon chains are:
A. Branched
B. Aromatic
C. Fluorinated
D. Linear and unbranched, can be broken down by bacteria
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Natural soap molecules have straight-chain fatty acid salts that are easily broken down by microorganisms through β-oxidation. This makes them biodegradable. Some synthetic detergents with branched chains are non-biodegradable and cause pollution. Linearity allows enzymes to act. Aromatic and fluorinated compounds resist biodegradation.

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Assertion (A): Hydrogen is a better fuel than CNG. Reason (R): Hydrogen is highly explosive and difficult to store safely.
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