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Which of the following forms cationic micelles above certain concentration?

(a) Sodium dodecyl sulphate

(b) Sodium acetate

(c) Urea

(d) Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide.

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Correct option (b) Sodium acetate

Explanation :

Sodium acetate forms cationic micelles. In the molecule of soaps and detergents, the negative ions aggregate to form a micelle of colloidal size. The negative ion has a long hydrocarbon chain and a polar group (COO-) at one end.

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