Imbibition occurs due to?

Increase in volume of imbibate

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Adsorption of imbibate by imbibant

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Absorption of imbibant by imbibate

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Loss of energy in the form of heat

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Solution

The correct option is A Increase in volume of imbibate
Imbibition is a special type of diffusion when water is absorbed by solids and colloids causing an enormous increase in volume. The substance that imbibes water is called imbibant, and the liquid which is imbibed is called imbibate. Imbibition occurs due to the increase in the volume of imbibate.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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