Multiple choice

A synthetic detergent molecule consists of

  1. ionic part which is water attracting.

  2. long chain hydrocarbon part which is hydrophobic.

  3. ionic part which is water repelling and hydrocarbon part which is water attracting.

  4. Both 1 and 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A detergent molecule has a long hydrocarbon chain that is hydrophobic (water-repelling) and an ionic head that is hydrophilic (water-attracting).

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