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Which of the following clay minerals are considered as colloidal?

(a) Kaolinite

(b) Dichite

(c) Attapulgite

(d) All of the mentioned

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Correct answer is (d) All of the mentioned

For explanation: As entire clay particle has a greater dimension than 1μ, all of the clay minerals are considered as colloidal.

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