MCQ
The soap molecule has 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.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.
The basic structure of all soaps is essentially the same, consisting of a long hydrophobic $($water $-$ fearing$)$ hydrocarbon chain tail and a hydrophilic $($water $-$ loving$)$ anionic head.

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