The cleansing action of soap can be explained on the basis of:

viscosity

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diffusion

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surface tension

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surface energy

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Solution

The correct option is C
surface tension

The addition of soaps and detergents to the surface of the water molecule lowers its surface tension and thus helps in cleaning action of soap.

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