A emulsifier is a substance which:

stabilises the emulsion

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homogenises the emulsion

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coagulates the emulsion

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accelerates the dispersion of liquid in liquid

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Solution

The correct option is C stabilises the emulsion
An emulsifier is a substance which stabilises the emulsion by increasing its kinetic stability.

In egg yolk the main emulsifying agent is lecithin. Other examples of emulsifiers include soy lecithin, sodium phosphates and sodium stearoyl lactylate.

Hence, option A is correct.

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Which one of the following is/are true in the formation of emulsion?

i) the liquid in larger proportion act as dispersion of medium

ii) the liquid with higher surface tension forms the dispersion medium

iii) the liquid in which the emulsifying agent is more soluble forms the dispersion medium

iv) an emulsion is formed by vigorous shaking of two immiscible liquids

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