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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 assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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