Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE in respect of hydrophilic sols?

They are quite stable and are not easily coagulated

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There is considerable interaction between dispersed phase and dispersion medium (water)

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The sol particles are hydrated

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They are very sensitive to coagulation by a small concentration of electrolytes

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Solution

The correct option is C They are very sensitive to coagulation by a small concentration of electrolytes
They are quite stable and are not easily coagulated because of considerable interaction between the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium.

So, "They are very sensitive to coagulation by a small concentration of electrolytes" is not true.

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