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The viscosity of liquid generally increases as the temperature is increased.

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The correct option is B False
  • False
In liquids main cause of viscosity is cohesion between the molecules. With increase in temperature this cohesive force decreases as the energy of particles become more, hence movement of particles become free and easy. Hence, we say viscosity in liquid decreases with temperature.

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