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AP EAMCET2004ChemistrySurface Chemistry

Which of the following is a lyophobic colloidal solution?

Options

  1. AAqueous starch solution
  2. BAqueous protein solution
  3. CGold sol
  4. DPolymer solutions in some organic solvents

Correct answer

C. Gold sol

Step-by-step solution

Gold sol is a lyophobic sol. Gold particles have very less affinity towards dispersion medium, hence its sol can be easily coagulated.

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