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Assertion(A): The micelle formed by sodiumm stearate in water has -COO groups at the surface.
Reason(R): Surface tension of water is reduced by addition of stearate.

A

If both the assertion and reacons are true and reason is a true explanation of the assertion.

B

If both the assertion and reasons are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If the assertion is ture but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reasion is true.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Micelle is formed if molecules with polar and non`-` polar ends assemble in bulk to give non`-` polar interior and polar exterior.
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