The Best Explanation for the Existence of a Meniscus Observed

Multiple Choice

The best explanation for the existence of a meniscus observed when water is placed in a glass tube of small diameter is

A) the attractive forces between the water molecules and the walls of the container are greater than the attractive forces between the water molecules.
B) the hydrogen bonds between water molecules are greater than the attractions between the water molecules and the walls of the container.
C) the viscosity of the water is greater than the viscosity of the glass.
D) surface tension of the water causes it to "bead up" inside the container.
E) the molecules are forced closer together because of London forces.