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QJEEM21Ch77ea: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Ch77ea Solution: Sodium stearate CH 3 (CH 2 ) 16 COO Na + is an anionic…
Sodium stearate CH3(CH2)16COO Na+ is an anionic surfactant which forms micelles in oil.
Choose the correct statement for it from the following :
Choose the correct statement for it from the following :
Multiple Choice Options
- A It forms spherical micelles with CH3(CH2)16 - group pointing towards the centre of sphere.
- B It forms non-spherical micelles with -COO group pointing outwards on the surface.
- C It forms spherical micelles with CH3(CH2)16 - group pointing outwards on the surface of sphere
- D It forms non-spherical micelles with CH3(CH2)16 - group pointing towards the centre.
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Forms spherical micelles with CH3(CH2)16 group pointing towards the centre of sphere.