The soap molecule has a ?

(a) hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail (b) hydrophobic head and a hydrophilic tail (c) hydrophobic head and a hydrophobic tail (d) hydrophilic head and a hydrophilic tail


Soham ghosh
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Friday, 27 November 2020 09:54 AM

The soap molecule has a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.

Hydrophilic head contains polar anion such as carboxylate ion and is water soluble.

Hydrophobic tail contains non polar carbon chain and is oil soluble.

Hence, option A is correct.