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Glycerol is highly viscous. It is due to...

Glycerol is highly viscous. It is due to the fact that

A

It is highly polar

B

It forms extensive H-bonding

C

It shows intramolecular H-bonding

D

It has high boiling point

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The correct Answer is:
B
Presence of three -OH group leads to formation of extensive H bond.
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