Statement 1 : Lyophilic colloids have a unique property of protecting lyophobic colloids.
Statement 2 : Lyophilic colloids are extensively solvated.

Options

A. Statement 1 is True, statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is Correct explanation for Statement 1.
B. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement 1.
C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False.
D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True.

Answer

B

Explanation

When a lyophilic sol is added to the lyophobic sol, the lyophilic particles form a layer around lyophobic particles and thus protect latter from electrolytes. Lyophilic colloids used for this purpose are called protective colloids.