Explain the terms micelles in saponification reaction
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A micelle or micella is an aggregate of surfactant molecules dispersed in a liquid colloid. A typical micelle in aqueous solution forms an aggregate with the hydrophilic "head" regions in contact with surrounding solvent, sequestering the hydrophobic single-tail regions in the micelle centre.
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Micelles in Saponification reaction:
- Saponification is the chemical reaction, in which triglycerides (fats) are hydrolyzed in the alkaline environment which results in the formation of glycerol and fatty acid salt called soap.
- Micelles are aggregates of atoms/ions/molecules forming a colloidal particles.
- They are formed in the saponification reaction due to the amphipathic nature of fatty acids present in the soaps/detergents.
- In their structure, the molecules are arranged themselves in a spherical form in the aqueous solution.
- In the structure of micelle, the polar ends are facing towards the water surrounding, while non-polar ends are facing the centre of the micelle.
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