Water "beads up" on synthetic fabric such as polyester but binds to cotton. What is the most likely explanation for this?

A) Polyester is not a naturally occurring substance, whereas cotton is a naturally occurring substance.
B) Polyester is more flexible than cotton.
C) Polyester fibers are thinner than cotton fibers.
D) Polyester is nonpolar, whereas cotton is polar.


D

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