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(A) Non-ionic detergents remove grease a...

(A) Non-ionic detergents remove grease and oil by micelle formation.
(R) Palmitic acid reacts with poly ethylene glycol and gives non-ionic detergent.

A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R) is false

D

Both (A) and (R) are false

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B
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