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A micelle formed during the cleansing ac...

A micelle formed during the cleansing action by soap is

A

A discrete particle of a soap

B

Aggregated particles of soap and dirt

C

A discrete particle of dust

D

An aggregated particle of dust and water

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Micelles are the aggregated particles of soap and dirt. They are formed during the cleansing action due to the presence of hydrophobic and hydropholic ends in a soap.
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