JEE Main2017ChemistrySurface ChemistryActual
The Tyndall effect is observed only when the following conditions are satisfied, i The diameter of the dispersed particles is much smaller than the wavelength of the light used. ii The diameter of the dispersed particle is not much smaller than the wavelength of the light used. iii The refractive indices of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium are almost similar in magnitude. iv The refractive indices of the dis
Options
- Aii   and   iv
- Bi   and   iii
- Cii   and   iii
- Di   and   iv
Correct answer
A. ii   and   iv
Step-by-step solution
The Tyndall effect is an easy way of determining whether a mixture is colloidal or not. When light is shined through a true solution, the light passes cleanly through the solution, however when light is passed through a colloidal solution, the substance in the dispersed phases scatters the light in all directions, making it readily seen. The Tyndall effect is observed only when, ii The diameter of the dispersed particle is not much smaller than the wavelength of the light used. iv The refractive indices of the disp