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Chemistry Surface Chemistry JEE Main 2020 Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Tyndall effect is observed when

A
The diameter of dispersed particles is much larger than the wavelength of light used.
B
The diameter of dispersed particles is similar to the wavelength of light used.
C
The diameter of dispersed particles is much smaller than the wavelength of light used.
D
The refractive index of dispersed phase is greater than that of the dispersion medium.

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B

Tyndall effect is observed only when the following conditions are satisfied.

(1)The diameter of the dispersed particles is not much smaller than the wavelength of the light used; and

(2)The refractive indices of the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium differ greatly in magnitude.

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