Identify the correct molecular picture showing what happens at the critical micellar concentration (CMC) of an aqueous solution of a surfactant ( polar head; non-polar tail water) (A) (A) (B) (B) (C)

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Identify the correct molecular picture showing what happens at the critical micellar concentration (CMC) of an aqueous solution of a surfactant ( polar head; non-polar tail water)

(A) (A)
(B) (B)
(C) (D)
(D) (C)

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. In micelle formation, above “CMC” hydrocarbon chains are pointing towards the centre of sphere with COO– part remaining outward on the surface.

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