Which phenomenon occurs when an electric field is applied to a colloid – InterviewSolution

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Which phenomenon occurs when an electric field is applied to a colloidal solution and electrophoresis is prevented?(i) Reverse osmosis takes place.(ii) Electroosmosis takes place.(iii) Dispersion medium begins to move.(iv) Dispersion medium becomes stationary.

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(ii), (iii)

(ii) Electroosmosis takes place.

(iii) Dispersion medium begins to move.

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