GK Question

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The Tyndall effect is observed in ________.

  1. True solutions
  2. Colloids
  3. Suspensions
  4. Pure liquids

Answer: Colloids

Tyndall effect: scattering of light by colloidal particles, making beam visible. True solutions don't scatter; suspensions settle. Used to distinguish colloids. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]

Topic Chemistry - Surface Chemistry
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