Clorox research and development had been experimenting for years with biodegradable$$ plant$-$ and$$ mineral$-$based cleaning formulations. Why did Clorox consider that it finally had a product that was ready to go to$$ market?

a

Consumers were concerned about the premium price of all natural cleaners.

b

It had invested as much time and money in research and development as it could afford.

c

Technologies became available to manufacture natural products that cleaned just as well as traditional cleaners.

d

The market for biodegradable cleaning products was small but growing.

e

Internal research showed that $25$ percent of consumers worry about harsh chemicals in cleaners.