Paper is made from cellulose fibers. Explain why paper loses its shape and planar strength when it is soaked in water, but not when it is soaked in oil.Paper floats on water, which makes it wrinkle, oil is hydrophobic so paper sinksWater disrupts the intrafiber hydrogen bonds whereas oil does not affect hydrogen bonds.Paper is held together by water soluble glue and the glue dissolved in water not oil.Oil contains contaminants that interfere with glycosidase enzymes so they are inactive

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