MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

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Identify the correct statement regarding lyophilic colloid from the following.

(A)It is irreversible.
(B)It is solvent hating colloid
(C)It is formed only by special methods.
(D)It is solvent loving colloid.Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

"Lyo" means solvent and "philic" means loving, so a lyophilic colloid is a solvent-loving colloid (e.g. starch, gelatin, proteins in water). Such sols are formed simply by mixing or warming the substance with the dispersion medium, are stable and are reversible (the dispersed

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