The surface tension of which of the following liquid is maximum

H_{2} O

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C_{6} H_{6}

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C H_{3} O H

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C_{2} H_{6} O H

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Solution

The correct option is D $H_{2} O$
The water molecules attract one another due to its polar property, the hydrogen ends which are positive in comparison with the negative end of oxygen which makes water to stick together so water having maximum surface tension.

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