Hydrophilic group of a soap or detergent solution is____________________?

Correct answer: C. Water loving

  • A. Water hating
  • B. Soil loving
  • C. Water loving
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Hydrophilic means water-loving, so this part of a soap or detergent molecule interacts readily with water. Its opposite part is hydrophobic or soil-loving, which helps remove oily dirt.

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