Q10 / 54 · JEE Advanced 2022 (Paper 1) · Chemistry

The correct option(s) related to adsorption processes is(are)

  • Correct answer
    A
    Chemisorption results in a unimolecular layer.
  • B
    The enthalpy change during physisorption is in the range of 100 to 140 kJ mol-1.
  • C
    Chemisorption is an endothermic process.
  • Correct answer
    D
    Lowering the temperature favours physisorption processes.

Solution

(A) First statement is correct as chemisorption results in a unimolecular layer and physisorption result in a multimolecular layer.

(B) Second statement is incorrect as enthalpy change during physisorption is of the range of 20-40kJmol-1.Gases with higher critical temperatures are readily adsorbed

(C) Chemisorption is an exothermic process with 80-240kJmol-1 as the enthalpy of adsorption.

(D) Lowering the temperature results in increase in the extent of physisorption.It decreases with increase of temperature.

Hence (A) and (D) are correct.

Hence, the correct answer is options: 'A', 'D'.

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