The soap molecule has a

Question:

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

Solution:

(a). ‘Head’ is a polar group and is attacked towards H2O molecules of water. ‘Tail’ is a long chain of hydrocarbons and is water repellent.

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