MCQ
A soap molecule has a:
  • A
    Hydrophobic head and hydrophobic tail.
  • B
    Hydrophobic head and hydrophilic tail.
  • C
    Hydrophilic head and hydrophilic tail.
  • D
    Hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail.

Answer

  1. Hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail.

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