Question
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Question on Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Which among the following statements describing surface activity for surfactants is incorrect
A
Increase in length of hydrocarbon chain decreases surface activity
B
Increase in ethylene oxide chain of polyoxy ethyl akohol Increase in surface activity
C
Increase in surface activity results in decrease length of hydrocarbon chain
D
Relationship between hydrocarbon chain length andhydrphobicity
Answer
Increase in length of hydrocarbon chain decreases surface activity
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : Increase in length of hydrocarbon chain decreases surface activity