MCQ
Hydrophobic is another name for a substance which:
- ABonds weakly to oil.
- ✓Bonds weakly to water.
- CRepels oil.
- DAttracts water.
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Bonds weakly to water.
Hydrophobic is another name for a substance which bonds weakly to water. Hydrophobic means " water fearing". These compounds do not dissolve easily in water, and are usually non$-$polar. Oils and other long hydrocarbons are hydrophobic.
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