7) Select the incorrect statement w.r.t. imbibition
A) Affinity between the adsorbent and the liquid is not a pre-requisite
B) It is diffusion process
C) It involves both capillary action and adsorption
D) Phycocolloids are best imbibants
Answer A) Affinity between the adsorbent and the liquid is not a pre-requisite
Affinity between adsorbent and the liquid is a pre-requisite i.e., contact must be there.