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Which is not a characteristic of imbibition?

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It is a reversible phenomenon
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It involves diffusion
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Involves adsorption
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It is a property of hydrophobic colloids
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Solution

The correct option is D It is a property of hydrophobic colloids
Imbibition is a special type of diffusion that takes place when water is adsorbed by solids-colloids causing an increase in volume. Examples include the absorption of water by seeds and dry wood. It is a reversible process. It is the absorption of water by general surface.

Hydrophobic colloids do not interact with water. So, imbibition is not a property of hydrophobic colloids.

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