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Dishwashing soaps are synthetic detergents. What is their chemical nature?

Dishwashing soaps contain non-ionic detergents. these are synthetic detergents. a detergent is a water-soluble cleansing agent which combines with impurities and dirt to make them more soluble. They are effective cleanser and acts as surface-active agents.


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