Practicing Success
Select the incorrect statements(s) A. Surface active agents like soaps and synthetic detergents form micelles in water. B. Soaps are emulsifying agent C. \(C_{17}H_{35}\) (hydrocarbon) and \(-COO^-\) (carboxylate) part of sterate ion \(C_{17}H_{35}COO^-\)both are hydrophobic D. Surfactants are basic in nature Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
A and B only C only C and A only D and B only |
C only |
The answer is 2. C only The incorrect statement is \(C_{17}H_{35}\) (hydrocarbon) and \(-COO^-\) (carboxylate) part of sterate ion \(C_{17}H_{35}COO^-\)both are hydrophobic. Let's break down the components: |