Question
Chemistry Question on Surface Chemistry
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion : Lyophilic colloid protects lyophobic colloid.
Reason : Lyophilic colloid particles cover up the particles of the lyophobic colloid.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Solution
Answer (a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Assertion : Lyophilic colloid protects lyophobic colloid. (correct)
Reason : Lyophilic colloid particles cover up the particles of the lyophobic colloid. (True and also correct reason)