Which aromatic ring substitution reaction is used in the preparation of synthetic detergents?
A) reduction
B) halogenation
C) nitration
D) sulfonation

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Sulfonation is often used in the preparation of synthetic detergents as it introduces a hydrophilic sulfonic acid group onto the aromatic ring, allowing the detergent to dissolve in water and be effective in cleaning. Reduction, halogenation, and nitration do not introduce this necessary functional group.

Which Aromatic Ring Substitution Reaction Is Used in the Preparation