Water does not wet an oily glass because - Vidyadip

MCQ

Water does not wet an oily glass because

A
Cohesive force of oil $>$ adhesive force between oil and glass
B
Cohesive force of oil $>$ cohesive force of water
C
Oil repels water
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Cohesive force for water $>$ adhesive force between water and oil molecules

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Answer

Correct option: D.

Cohesive force for water $>$ adhesive force between water and oil molecules

d
Water does not wet an oily glass, because of, Cohesive force for water $>$ adhesive force between water and oil molecules.

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