Assertion :The conversion of a fresh precipitate into colloidal state by the action of solute or solvent is called peptisation. Reason: Peptisation is a property of colloidal state.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect Peptization is the method of breaking down the freshly prepared precipitate particles into the particles of colloidal size. This is done by adding suitable electrolytes. The electrolyte added is called peptizing agent.