The ionic-end of soap dissolves in _ while the carbon chain dissolves in _.

oil, oil

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water, oil

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oil, lather

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lather, water

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Solution

The correct option is B
water, oil

The ionic-end of soap i.e. the sodium ion dissolves in water while the carbon chain dissolves in oil. Due to this, micelles are formed which help in removing dirt from the clothes.

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