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PTECH Pharmaceutics-I (General, Physical and Dispensing) QUESTION #3003
Question 1
What is the primary function of an 'Emulsifying Agent'?
  • To increase surface tension
  • To reduce interfacial tension✔️
  • To prevent the drug from dissolving
  • To change the color of the mixture
Correct Answer Explanation
Emulsifiers lower the interfacial tension between the two immiscible liquids to stabilize the emulsion.