Q17 / 48 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · Surface Chemistry

Among the following surfactant molecules, the surfactant that forms micelles in aqueous solution at the lower CMC at ambient condition is

  • Correct answer
    A
    CH3CH215N+CH33Br-
  • B
    CH3CH211OSO3-Na+
  • C
    CH3CH26COO-Na+
  • D
    CH3CH211N+CH33Br-

Solution

More is the hydrophobic character in surfactant molecule, lesser is CMC in aqueous solution.
Hydrophobic character ∝ length of carbon chain

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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