Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    Which of the following forms cationic micelles above certain concentration?

    A)  Sodium ethyl sulphate

    B)  Sodium acetate

    C)  Urea

    D)  Cetyltrimethylammdnium bromide

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Sodium acetate forms cationic micells above a certain concentration. In the molecule of detergents and soap, the negative ions aggregate to form a micelle of colloidal size. In polar medium (like water), the negative ion has a long hydrocarbon chain and a polar group \[(-CO{{O}^{-}})\]at one end and on other end, it has \[N{{a}^{+}}\]ions, thus cationic micelle is formed.


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