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Clay does not become plastic, when mixed with ___________

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Clay does not become plastic, when mixed with ___________

(a) Soap solution

(b) Kerosene

(c) Oil

(d) None of the mentioned

I have been asked this question in final exam.

My question is based upon Consistency of Soils topic in division Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct option is (b) Kerosene

To explain: According to Goldschmidt theory, the clay does not become plastic when mixed with liquids of non-polarizing agents like kerosene.

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