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At the critical micelle concentration, the surfactant molecules :

A

dissociate

B

associate

C

become bigger in size due to adsorption

D

become smaller in size due to decomposition.

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B
At CMC, the particles of an electrolyte aggregate and form associated colloids known as micelles.
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