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The dispersing agents in soil particle, may act as __________

(a) Cementing agent

(b) Separating agent

(c) Soluble agent

(d) Deflocculating agent

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The query is from Pipette Method in section Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right option is (a) Cementing agent

To elaborate: The dispersing agents that are mixed with soil particle act as a cementing soluble to withhold the particles present.

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