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Which of the following is the most Viscous?

Correct answer: C. Honey

  • A. Glycerine
  • B. Water
  • C. Honey
  • D. Spirit

Explanation

Honey is generally the most viscous of these liquids because its concentrated sugars create strong intermolecular attractions and greatly resist flow. Water and spirit have much lower viscosities, while glycerine is viscous but usually flows more readily than honey; the likely mistake is glycerine because it is also a thick liquid.

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