NEET2005ChemistrySurface ChemistryActual
Which of the following forms micelles in aqueous solution above certain concentration?
Options
- ADodecyltrimethylammonium chloride
- BGlucose
- CUrea
- DPyridinium chloride
Correct answer
A. Dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride
Step-by-step solution
Surfactants detergents form micelles in aqueous solution above to their critical micelle concentration. Dodecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride is an example of cationic surfactant. Related Theory A micelle is an aggregate of surfactant molecules dispersed in a liquid, forming a colloidal suspension.