In can of jelly, which of the following is the dispersed phase?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: D. Liquid Phase

Explanation:

In a jelly, the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium form a colloidal system. Jelly is a gel, which is a type of colloid where:

• Dispersed Phase: The liquid (e.g., water or fruit juice) is distributed throughout the jelly.
• Dispersion Medium: The solid forms a continuous phase that traps the liquid, giving jelly its structure.

Characteristics of Jelly as a Gel:

1. Type of Colloid: Gel (liquid dispersed in a solid).
2. Dispersed Phase:Liquid phase (e.g., water or juice trapped in the gel matrix).
3. Dispersion Medium:Solid phase (e.g., gelatin or pectin forms the continuous structure).

Other Options:

• Both solid and liquid phases: Incorrect; the dispersed phase and dispersion medium cannot both act simultaneously.
• Gas phase: Incorrect; jelly does not involve a gas phase.
• Solid phase: Incorrect; the solid is the dispersion medium, not the dispersed phase.