A typical property of a detergent is the formation of a micelle in solution. Under which of the following conditions is a detergent least likely to form micelles?

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Detergents are more likely to form micelles at high concentrations, in the presence of other amphipathic molecules, or in the presence of low amounts of lysolecithin. At low detergent concentrations, the likelihood of micelle formation decreases. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

A Typical Property of a Detergent Is the Formation of a Micelle