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The surface tension of which of the foll...

The surface tension of which of the following liquid is maximum?

A

`C_(2)H_(5)OH`

B

`CH_(3)OH`

C

`H_(2)O`

D

`C_(6)H_(6)`

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C
Water has the maximum surface tension because of strong intermolecular forces.
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