Q.

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Emulsions of oil in water are unstable and sometimes they separate into two layers on standing.
Statement II :For stabilisation of an emulsion, excess of electrolyte is added.

 In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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a

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

b

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

d

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

answer is C.

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Emulsions are unstable due to decrease in interfacial energy

Emulsifying agent stabilizes by forming layer at the interface of the two phases

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Given below are two statements :Statement I : Emulsions of oil in water are unstable and sometimes they separate into two layers on standing.Statement II :For stabilisation of an emulsion, excess of electrolyte is added. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :