Which one of the following forms micelles in aqueous solution above certain concentration?

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Which one of the following forms micelles in aqueous solution above certain concentration? (A) Urea (B) Dodecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (C) Pyridinium chloride (D) Glucose

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Surfactants detergents form micelles in aqueous solution above to their C.M.C (critical micelle concentration). Dodecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride is an example of surfactant (cationic surfactant), so it shows a following phenomena.

Q. Which one of the following forms micelles in aqueous solution above certain concentration?

Urea

Dodecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride

Pyridinium chloride

Glucose

Surfactants detergents form micelles in aqueous solution above to their $C . M . C$ (critical micelle concentration). Dodecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride is an example of surfactant (cationic surfactant), so it shows a following phenomena.