‘A’ compound works well with hard water. It is used for making shampoos & products for cleaning clothes. A is not 100% biodegradable and causes water pollution.‘B’ does not work well with hard water. It is 100% biodegradable and does not create water pollution. Identify A & B.

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‘A’ compound works well with hard water. It is used for making shampoos & products for cleaning clothes. A is not 100% biodegradable and causes water pollution.
‘B’ does not work well with hard water. It is 100% biodegradable and does not create water pollution. Identify A & B.

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