Cellulose contains so many $O H$ groups, it is insoluble in ____.

water

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banzene

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both A and B

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A water
Cellulose does not form hydrogen bonds with water. Thus, even though Cellulose contains so many OH groups, it is insoluble in water .

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