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A substance P has a tendency to absorb moisture from air. Hence, it is said to be

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Hygroscopic

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Hydrophobic

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Hydromatic

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Hygroscopic
A substance exhibiting the tendency to absorb moisture from air is called hygroscopic.

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