Draw the diagram showing micelle formation by the following detergent.
$CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH_2OSO_3^-Na^{+}$

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(N/A) Sodium lauryl sulphate,$CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH_2OSO_3Na$,is an example of an anionic detergent.
When added to water,it dissociates as follows:
$CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH_2OSO_3Na + H_2O \longrightarrow CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH_2OSO_3^- + Na^+ + H_2O$
These anions are present on the surface with their $-OSO_3^-$ groups in water and the hydrocarbon part staying away from it,remaining at the surface.
At higher concentration,these anions are pulled into the bulk of the solution and form an aggregate of spherical shape with their hydrocarbon part pointing towards the centre and the $-OSO_3^-$ part outwards on the surface of the sphere.

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