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Action of soap is due to emulsification and micelle formation. Comment.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Soap Structure**: - Soap molecules consist of two distinct parts: a hydrophilic (polar) head and a hydrophobic (non-polar) tail. The polar head is typically represented as COO⁻ (carboxylate ion), while the non-polar tail is represented by R, which is a hydrocarbon chain. 2. **Role of Soap in Emulsification**: - Soap acts as an emulsifier, which means it helps to stabilize mixtures of oil and water. In the presence of soap, oil droplets can disperse in water, forming a stable emulsion. ...
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