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Potassium stearate is obtained by the saponification of an oil or fat. It has formula CH ₃- ( CH ₂ )₁₆- COOK . The molecule has a lyophobic terminal CH ₃ and a lyophilic terminal - COOK. Potassium stearate is an example of

Options

  1. AIyophilic colloid
  2. Blyophobic colloid
  3. Cmacromolecular colloid
  4. Dmicelle

Correct answer

D. micelle

Step-by-step solution

Potassium stearate is an example of micelle.

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