When excess of eletrolyte is added to a colloid it:

coagulates

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gets diluted

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precipitates

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does not change

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Solution

The correct option is A coagulates
When excess of electrolyte is added to colloid it neutralises the charge present on the colloidal particles due to which the colloidal solution coagulates.

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