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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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: (A) lyophobic colloid (B) lyophilic colloid (C) multimolecular colloid (D) macromolecular colloid

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Correct answer is (e) associated colloid or micelle

Q. 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:

lyophobic colloid

lyophilic colloid

multimolecular colloid

macromolecular colloid

associated colloid or micelle

Correct answer is (e) associated colloid or micelle

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: