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By a surface of a liquid we mean
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a
a geometrical plane x = 0
b
all molecules exposed to the atmosphere
c
a layer of thickness of the order of 10–9m
d
a layer of thickness of the order of 10–4m
answer is C.
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Force of attraction between two molecules of a liquid becomes zero when their separation is of the order of 10-9m, so radius of sphere of influence is of the order of 10-9m. so a molecule lying at the free surface of a liquid can attract other molecules lying within a radius of the order of 10-9m. so option- (3) is right.
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