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Imbibition is always accompanied by swelling or increase in the volume of the imbibant . However , the increase in the volume of the imbibant is

A

more than the volume of water imbibed

B

same as the volume of the water imbibed

C

less than the volume of the water imbibed

D

it depends upon the type of imbibant

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C
It is because of the close packing of water molecules in the interspaces and over the surface of the imbibant particles.
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