NEET2018ChemistrySurface ChemistryActual
Assertion : Soap is mixed to form O/W emulsion. Reason : Soap reduces surface tension.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Step-by-step solution
For emulsification, soap is added in O / W emulsion as it reduces surface tension and forms better colloid.