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

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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