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Which of the following sols is lyophobic in nature?

  1. AStarch sol in water
  2. BGelatin sol in water
  3. CGum arabic sol in water
  4. D sol in water

Answer: D

Lyophobic sols are those of inorganic substances such as metals and metal sulphides, which have little affinity for the medium. Starch, gelatin and gum arabic are organic macromolecules that are strongly solvated and are lyophilic. Only the arsenious sulphide sol is lyophobic.
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