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Vanishing creams are applied to the skin to give a smooth, thin covering. They do not vanish. They consist of a suspension of?

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Protein in grease

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Stearic acid in water

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Clay in oil

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Alum in wax

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Solution

The correct option is B Stearic acid in water
vanishing cream is a suspension of stearic acid in water and hence when it is applied to the skin , it results into a thin covering.

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