Consider the following statements about the Tyndall effect:
$(I)$ It is used to distinguish between a true solution and a colloidal solution.
$(II)$ It is possible only when the refractive indices of the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium differ significantly.
$(III)$ It is observed only when the size of the colloidal particles is much smaller than the wavelength of the light used.
Which of the following statements are correct?

  • A
    $I$ and $III$ only
  • B
    $II$ and $III$ only
  • C
    $I$, $II$, and $III$
  • D
    $I$ and $II$ only

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