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The stability of a lyophobic colloid is ...

The stability of a lyophobic colloid is due to

A

adsorption of covalent molecules on the colloid

B

the size of the particles

C

the charge on the particles

D

Tyndall effect

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C
Lyophobic colloids are less stable and hence more easily coagulated than lyophilic colloids. Its stability is only due to charge on particles.
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