Chemistry Surface Chemistry Colloids, Emulsion, Gel and Their Properties with Application Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Gold number is maximum for the lyophilic sol is

A
Gelatin
B
Haemoglobin
C
Sodium oleate
D
Potato starch

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Gold number shows the protective power of a lyophilic solution. Lesser the gold number, greater will be the protecting power of that colloid. Gelatin is one of the best protective colloid. Among the given colloids, potato starch has maximum gold number.

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