JEE Main 2021 Chemistry question

Chemistry Surface Chemistry JEE Main 2021

Not in JEE Main or NEET syllabus

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 :

(A)It forms spherical micelles with -group pointing towards the centre of sphere.Correct
(B)It forms non-spherical micelles with group pointing outwards on the surface.
(C)It forms spherical micelles with -group pointing outwards on the surface.
(D)It forms non-spherical micelles with -group pointing towards the centre.

Answer: (A)

Solution

Question ID VK-023563