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QJEEM03Che239: JEE Main 2003 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM03Che239 Solution: Which one of the following characteristics is not correct for…

Which one of the following characteristics is not correct for physical adsorption?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Adsorption increases with increase in temperature
  • B Adsorption is spontaneous
  • C Both enthalpy and entropy of adsorption are negative
  • D Adsorption on solids is reversible

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As adsorption is an exothermic process.

∴ Rise in temperature will decrease adsorption (according to Le-chatelier principle).

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