Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Oil is an example of a substance that is:

  1. hydrophillic

  2. hydroponic

  3. hydrophobic

  4. agarophobic
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Oil is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water and does not mix with it. This property is due to oil's nonpolar molecular structure, which cannot form hydrogen bonds with polar water molecules. This is why oil and water separate into distinct layers when mixed.

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