JEE Main 2016 — Surface Chemistry Question with Solution
JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online)
Question
A particular adsorption process has the following characteristics: (i) It arises due to van der Waals forces and (ii) it is reversible. Identify the correct statement that describes the above adsorption process:
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Correct answer
DEnergy of activation is low
Step-by-step explanation
In the case of physical adsorption there is almost nil energy of activation and very low enthalpy change.
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