Practice mode Liquids

Why is glycerol much more viscous than water?

Correct answer D. Each molecule has three –OH groups that form extensive hydrogen bonds

Explanation

Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups per molecule, which create an extensive network of intermolecular hydrogen bonds. This network strongly resists the flow of one layer over another.

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