Gold number is a measure of the

  • A
    Protective action by a lyophilic colloid on a lyophobic colloid
  • B
    Protective action by a lyophobic colloid on a lyophilic colloid
  • C
    Number of $mg$ of gold in a standard red gold sol
  • D
    Stability of gold sol

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