Question

Explain the term micelles in saponification reaction ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Micelleds formation occur during cleaning action of soap manufactured through saponification (base-catalyzed hydrolysis).

Explanation:

Micelles

Micelles an be defined as spherical arrangement of lipid molecules  in aqueous solutions.

Micelles formation results in the amphipathic response of fatty acids, means containing both hydrophobic (the long chain) and hydrophilic groups (polar head groups).

Saponification reaction ​

The hydrolytic reaction of oils and fats in the presence of a base in the manufacturing of soap is known as saponification reaction.

The hydrophobic chains gathered through the center of the micelle, while polar groups surround water where they take part in weak interactions like hydrogen bonding. The cleaning action of soap is mainly due to the micelles formation