Question

Olive oil has a higher viscosity than benzene. Which statement best explains the reason for the difference in viscosity between these two liquids?
A. Molecules of olive oil take up a smaller volume than molecules of benzene.
B. Fewer intermolecular forces exist between molecules of olive oil than molecules of benzene.
C. Greater intermolecular forces exist between molecules of olive oil than molecules of benzene.
D. Molecules of olive oil take up a larger volume than molecules of benzene.

I think the answer is B or C.

Answer 1

Viscosity is simply the resistance to flow. If there is larger viscosity, then it has greater intermolecular force.
thus, olive oil has greater intermolecular force than benzene.

hope this helps~ `u`

Answer 2

so the answer is c