IGNOU MCHE 13 2025 2026 - Explain entropic hydrophobic effect. What is its role in sup

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Explain entropic hydrophobic effect. What is its role in supramolecular chemistry?

01 Mar 2026

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The entropic hydrophobic effect refers to the phenomenon where nonpolar molecules or groups in an aqueous environment tend to aggregate, leading to a decrease in the ordered water structure around them. This is driven by entropy, as water molecules near nonpolar surfaces are highly ordered, forming a "hydration shell." When nonpolar molecules aggregate, these

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