In the synthesis of sodium lauryl sulphate,lauryl alcohol is treated with $H_2SO_4$ to form lauryl hydrogen sulphate,which is then neutralized with $NaOH$. The structure of lauryl alcohol is $CH_3(CH_2)_nCH_2OH$. What is the value of '$n$'?
- A$10$
- B$12$
- C$16$
- D$14$
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