Alkyl benzene sulphonates can be used as detergents in hard water,unlike soaps,as

  • A
    They are highly soluble in water
  • B
    Their $Ca^{2+}/Mg^{2+}$ salts are water soluble
  • C
    They are non-ionic
  • D
    Their $Ca^{2+}/Mg^{2+}$ salts are insoluble in water

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