Question

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.

Hint:

Lyophilic means solvent loving, and such colloids are stable and reversible.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Break the word.
Lyophilic = lyo (liquid) + philic (loving).

Step 2: Compare the properties.
Lyophilic: easily prepared, reversible, stable, strongly solvated. Lyophobic: needs special methods, irreversible, less stable.

Step 3: Match the options.
(A), (B) and (C) describe lyophobic character. (D) describes lyophilic character.

Final Answer:
Option (D). \[ \boxed{\text{(D)}} \]