Question:

Among the following, the INCORRECT statement about colloids is :

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Colloidal particles are few in number per unit volume, so colligative properties such as osmotic pressure are lower than for a true solution.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • The range of diameters of colloidal particles is between 1 and to 1000 nm
  • they are larger than small molecules and have high molar mass
  • They can scatter light
  • The osmotic pressure of a colloidal solution is of higher order than the true solution at the same concentration.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

(1) Colloidal particle size is about 1 to 1000 nm: correct.
(2) Colloidal particles are bigger than ordinary molecules and have high molar mass: correct.
(3) They scatter light (Tyndall effect): correct.
(4) Colligative properties depend on the number of particles. Colloidal particles are large aggregates, so for the same concentration their number is much smaller, and the osmotic pressure is of a LOWER order than that of a true solution. Statement (4) is incorrect.
Answer: (4) The osmotic pressure of a colloidal solution is of higher order than the true solution at the same concentration.
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