The conditions given below are in the context of observing Tyndall effect in colloidal solutions:
$A$. The diameter of the colloidal particles is comparable to the wavelength of light used.
$B$. The diameter of the colloidal particles is much smaller than the wavelength of light used.
$C$. The diameter of the colloidal particles is much larger than the wavelength of light used.
$D$. The refractive indices of the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium are comparable.
$E$. The dispersed phase has a very different refractive index from the dispersion medium.
Choose the most appropriate conditions from the options given below:

  • A
    $A$ and $E$ only
  • B
    $B$ and $E$ only
  • C
    $A$ and $D$ only
  • D
    $B$ and $D$ only

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