JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Lyophilic sols are more stable than lyophobic sols because :

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Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. Athere is a strong electrostatic repulsion between the negatively charged colloidal particles.
  2. Bthe colloidal particles have positive charge.
  3. Cthe colloidal particles have no charge.
  4. Dthe colloidal particles are solvated.

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) In the lyophilic colloids, the colloidal particles are extensively solvated.

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