Give reason: oil in water is a heterogeneous mixture.

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Solution

Heterogeneous mixtures are those in which the components are not uniformly mixed and the individual components are visible.
Oil and water are immiscible liquids, that is, they do not mix with each other.
The oil and water form distinct layers which are clearly visible.
Hence, oil in water is a heterogeneous mixture.

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