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The chemical substance which acts as emulsifier is:

A

Phosphoric acid

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B

Fatty acid

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C

Bile acids

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D

Mineral acids(

H C l

)

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Solution

The correct option is C Bile acids
Bile acids are amphipathic. This means that they have both water-soluble and water-insoluble (or fat-soluble) parts.

Emulsifying agents are amphipathic molecules that are able to mix fats with water.

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