Zeta potential (or electro kinetic potential) is the

potential required to bring about coagulation of a colloidal sol

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potential required to give the particles a speed of 1cm/sec in the sol

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potential difference between fixed charged layer and the diffused layer having opposite charge

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potential energy of the colloidal particles

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The correct option is C potential difference between fixed charged layer and the diffused layer having opposite charge
Zeta potential is the potential difference between fixed charged layer and the diffused layer having opposite charge.

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