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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Answer the question on the basis of passage given below :
A colloid is a heterogeneous system in which a substance is dispersed (dispersed phase) as fine particles in another substance called dispersion medium.
Their particle size is intermediate between that of pure solutions (less than 1 nm) and suspensions (greater than 1000 nm).
They are known for interesting properties such as enormous surface area, Tyndall effect, Brownian motion etc.
They are widely used in industries and day to day life.
Some prominent uses of colloids are those in smoke precipitators, purification of water, medicines, cleansers etc.
Which of the following statements correctly explains the charge on hydrated ferric oxide sol, prepared by adding \(\text{FeCl}_3\) to hot water?

  1. A It is negatively charged due to preferential adsorption of \(\text{OH}^-\) from water.
  2. B It is positively charged due to preferential adsorption of \(\text{Fe}^{3+}\) ions.
  3. C It is negatively charged due to electron capture.
  4. D Due to equal amounts of opposite charges, it has no charge.
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(B) It is positively charged due to preferential adsorption of \(\text{Fe}^{3+}\) ions.

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It is positively charged due to preferential adsorption of \( \text{Fe}^{3+} \) ions.
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