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  4. Potassium stearate is obtained by the saponification of an oil or fat. It has the formula CH3-(CH2)16-COO-K+ . The molecule has a lyophobic end [CH3] and a lyophilic end COO-K+ . Potassium stearate is an example for:

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Q. Potassium stearate is obtained by the saponification of an oil or fat. It has the formula $ C{{H}_{3}}-{{(C{{H}_{2}})}_{16}}-CO{{O}^{-}}{{K}^{+}} $ . The molecule has a lyophobic end $ [C{{H}_{3}}] $ and a lyophilic end $ CO{{O}^{-}}{{K}^{+}} $ . Potassium stearate is an example for:

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Correct answer is (e) associated colloid or micelle