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Write two differences between multimolecular colloids and macromolecular colloids ?

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(i) Multimolecular colloids are formed by aggregation of small molecules (diameter `lt1` nm) while macromolecular colloids are formed by macromolecules (polymers) and consist of single molecules.
(ii) Multimolecular colloids are generally lyophobic whereas macromolecular colloids are generally lyophilic.
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