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Question
Which of the following is incorrect for physisorption?
Options
reversible
increases with increase in temperature
low heat of adsorption
increases with increase in surface area
Solution
increases with increase in temperature
Explanation:
Physisorption is an exothermic process. Hence increase in temperature decreases the physisorption.
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