Question

Detergents used in Dairy Industry should have following desirable properties.
A. Wetting and penetrating power
B. Emulsifying power
C. Saponifying power
D. Slow and partial solubility
E. Should be mild on hands and possess germicidal action

• A. A, B, C, D only
• B. A, B, C, E only
• C. B, C, E only
• D. A, C, B only

Hint:

Good detergent = fast dissolving + grease removing + safe.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Detergents are essential for cleaning dairy equipment and must have specific properties.

Step 1: Required properties.

• Wetting → penetrate dirt
• Emulsifying → remove fats
• Saponifying → convert fats into soluble form

Step 2: Additional requirement.

• Should be safe for workers
• Mild on skin and germicidal

Step 3: Incorrect property.

• Slow solubility is undesirable → should dissolve quickly Conclusion: A, B, C, E correct.