Question

Capillary action occurs because

A.surface tension is low.
B.adhesive forces are greater than cohesive forces.
C.surface tension is high.
D.cohesive forces are greater than adhesive forces.
E.adhesive forces equal adhesive forces.

PLEASE EXPLAIN !!!!

Answer 1

Option B : adhesive forces are greater than cohesive forces.

Explanation:-

Capillary action occurs when the adhesion to the walls is stronger than the cohesive forces between the liquid molecules.