The mutual attraction between water molecules is called while is the attraction of water molecules to the surface.

osmosis

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cohesion

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capillarity

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adhesion

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transpiration

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Solution

The correct options are
B cohesion
D adhesion
The tendency of two or more different molecules to bond with each other is known as adhesion, whereas the force of attraction between the same molecules is known as cohesion.

Cohesion: Water is attracted to water
Adhesion: Water is attracted to other substances

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