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Potassium stearate is obtained by the saponification of an oil or fat. It has formula \[\frac{x+5}{1}=\frac{y+3}{4}=\frac{z-6}{-9}.\] The molecule has a lyophobic terminal \[\frac{x-2}{6}=\frac{y-4}{3}=\frac{z+1}{2}\]and a lyophilic terminal ? COOK. Potassium stearate is an example of

A) lyophilic colloid

B) lyophobic colloid

C) macromolecular colloid

D) micelle