Which of the following forms cationic micelles above certain concentration?
A.
Sodium ethyl sulphate
B.
Sodium acetate
C.
Urea
D.
Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide
Answer :
Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide
Solution :
Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide forms cationic micelles above a certain concentration. In the molecule of detergents and soap, the negative ions aggregate to form a micelle of colloidal size. In polar medium ( like water ), the negative ion has a long hydrocarbon chain and a polar group $$\left( { - CO{O^ - }} \right)$$ at one end and on other end, it has $${N^ + }$$ $$ion,$$ thus cationic micelle is formed.
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