JEE Main Chemistry question

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Emulsions can be destroyed by

(A)The addition of an emulsifier which tends to form an emulsion of the same type
(B)FreezingCorrect
(C)Both (A) and (B)
(D)None of the above

Answer: (B)

Solution

Emulsions are broken in practice by methods such as heating, freezing, centrifuging, adding electrolytes, or destroying the emulsifying agent itself; freezing is indeed a recognised method of de-emulsification.

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Question ID VK-144902