In the aqueous solution of soap, above CMC (Critical Micelle Concentration) :

the cations associate to form aggregates

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the anions associates to form the clusters of colloidal dimension

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the polar ends forming the clusters are directed towards water

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the non polar (hydrocarbon) ends are directed towards water

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The correct options are
B the anions associates to form the clusters of colloidal dimension
C the polar ends forming the clusters are directed towards water
In the aqueous solution of soap, above CMC (Critical Micelle Concentration), the anions associate to form the clusters of colloidal dimension and the polar ends forming the clusters are directed towards water.

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