JEE Advanced2008ChemistrySurface ChemistryActual
Among the following, the surfactant that will form micelles in aqueous solution at the lowest molar concentration at ambient conditions is
Options
- ACH ₃ ( CH ₂ )₁₅ ~N ⁺ ( CH ₃ )₃ Br ⁻
- BCH ₃ ( CH ₂ )₁₁ OSO ₃⁻ Na ⁺
- CCH ₃ ( CH ₂ )₆ COO ⁻ Na ⁺
- DCH ₃ ( CH ₂ )₁₁ ~N ⁺ ( CH ₃ )₃ Br ⁻
Correct answer
A. CH ₃ ( CH ₂ )₁₅ ~N ⁺ ( CH ₃ )₃ Br ⁻
Step-by-step solution
Sodium Hexadecyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) dodecylsulphate (SDS) CMC ( mm )>-10 1