Multiple choice

Which of the following is an imbibant?

  1. Glucose

  2. Fructose

  3. Sucrose

  4. Cellulose
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cellulose is a classic imbibant - it absorbs water and swells without dissolving because it's hydrophilic but insoluble. Glucose, fructose, and sucrose are all soluble sugars that dissolve in water rather than imbibe it and swell.

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