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Assertion : Imbibition capacity is maxim...

Assertion : Imbibition capacity is maximum in phycocolloids, proteins, starch and cellulose.
Reason : Lignin show imbibition of water.

A

Both the Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
C
Proteins, starch and cellulose show imbibition, because they are hydrophilic in nature, whereas lignin does not show imbibition, because of its hydrophobic nature.
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