$A$ liquid does not wet the sides of a solid,if the angle of contact is

  • A
    Zero
  • B
    Obtuse (More than $90^{\circ}$)
  • C
    Acute (Less than $90^{\circ}$)
  • D
    $90^{\circ}$

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