The soap molecule has a

  • A
    hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail
  • B
    hydrophobic head and a hydrophilic tail
  • C
    hydrophobic head and a hydrophobic tail
  • D
    hydrophilic head and a hydrophilic tail

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