Identify the correct molecular picture showing what happens at the...

Identify the correct molecular picture showing what happens at the critical micellar concentration $( CMC )$ of an aqueous solution of a surfactant

Identify the correct molecular picture showing what happens at the critical micellar concentration ( CMC ) of an

Options

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

Correct answer

A. $( D )$

Step-by-step solution

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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