Q47 / 180 · KCET 2009 · Chemistry

Rate of physical adsorption increases with

A
decrease in surface area
Correct answer
B
decrease in temperature
C
decrease in pressure
D
increase in temperature

Solution

Physical adsorption decreases with increasing temperature or rate of physical adsorption increases with decreasing temperature.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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