Which of the following molecules is most suitable to disperse benzen in water?

Options

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer

A

Explanation

In the presence of a micelle forming substance benzene (a hydrocarbon) will disperse in water due to formation of an emulsion.
When molecules or ions that have both a hydrophobic and hydrophilic end are dispersed in water, they associate or aggregate to form colloidal-sized particles or micelles.
Out of the four options, only option `(1)` is suitable for micelle formation as it yields an anion with a polar head (hydrophilic) and nonpolar tail (hydrophobic).