Q.

Statement A: Micelles are formed by surfactant molecules above the critical micellar concentration (CMC).

Statement B: The conductivity of a solution having sufficient molecules decreases sharply at the CMC.

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a

Both Statement A and Statement B are false

b

Statement A is false but Statement B is true. 

c

 Statement A is true but Statement B is false. 

d

Both Statement A and Statement B are true 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The formation micelles takes place above CMC. Hence statement 1 is true. Each micelle contains at least 100 molecules. Hence, conductivity of the solution decreases sharply at the CMC. 

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