NEET2005ChemistryStates of MatterActual
The surface tension of which of the following liquid is maximum?
Options
- AC ₂ H ₅ OH
- BCH ₃ OH
- CH ₂ O
- DC ₆ H ₆
Correct answer
C. H ₂ O
Step-by-step solution
More is the hydrogen bonding; more is the surface tension. Thus, order of surface tension is: H ₂ O > C ₂ H ₅ OH > CH ₃ OH > C ₆ H ₆