Question

Butter is an example of which type of colloid?

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• A. Liquid in solid
• B. Liquid in liquid
• C. Solid in liquid
• D. Gas in liquid

Answer 1

The correct option is A Liquid in solid

Butter is example of a class of colloids called emulsions. An emulsion is a colloidal dispersion of a liquid in either a liquid or a solid. A stable emulsion requires an emulsifying agent to be present. Butter is an example of liquid in solid emulsion.
Option (b) is correct