Question

The water potential of imbibants is:

• A. HIghly positive
• B. Zero
• C. Highly negative
• D. Always positive

Answer 1

The correct option is C Highly negative

• The absorption of water by the solid particles of an adsorbent without forming a solution is called Imbibition.
  
• Imbibants have very high negative water potential. It is called the matric potential. Water has (the highest) maximum water potential (maximum being zero).
  

So, the correct option is 'Highly negative'.