JEE Main202125 Jul 2021Morning ShiftChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeActual
Sodium stearate CH 3 CH 2 16 COO - Na + is an anionic surfactant which forms micelles in oil. Choose the correct statement for it from the following :
Options
- AIt forms spherical micelles with CH 3 CH 2 16 - group pointing towards the centre of sphere.
- BIt forms non-spherical micelles with - COO - group pointing outwards on the surface.
- CIt forms spherical micelles with CH 3 CH 2 16 - group pointing outwards on the surface of sphere
- DIt forms non-spherical micelles with CH 3 CH 2 16 -group pointing towards the centre.
Correct answer
A. It forms spherical micelles with CH 3 CH 2 16 - group pointing towards the centre of sphere.
Step-by-step solution
Forms spherical micelles with CH 3 CH 2 16 group pointing towards the centre of sphere