Cotton fibers consist of cellulose polymers with neighboring polymers chains held together by hydrogen bonds between -OH groups in the glucose units. Due to these hydrogen bonds

A

cotton is insoluble in water

B

cotton can easily absorb ghee and oils and therefore are used to make wicks in traditional lamps

C

it is easier to iron cotton clothes when they are slightly wet or by applying steam to the clothes

D

cotton clothes have a high wear and tear than other fibers