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MHT CET · Chemistry · Surface Chemistry

Which of the following is character of lyophilic colloid?

  1. A Particles of dispersed phase have no affinity for dispersion medium.
  2. B Particles easily detected under ultramicroscope.
  3. C Addition of large amount of electrolyte causes precipitation.
  4. D These are irreversible colloids.
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(C) Addition of large amount of electrolyte causes precipitation.

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In lyophilic colloid, the particles of dispersed phase have a great affinity for the dispersion medium. The particles are not easily visible even under ultramicroscope. Lyophilic colloids are reversible colloids.