Assertion (A) The property of adsorption is shown to a great extent by solids than liquids. Reason (R)…

Assertion (A) The property of adsorption is shown to a great extent by solids than liquids. Reason (R) Solids like charcoal, silica can act as good adsorbents.
  1. $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{R}$ are correct and $\mathrm{R}$ is the correct explanation for $\mathrm{A}$.
  2. $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{R}$ are correct but $\mathrm{R}$ is not the correct explanation for $\mathrm{A}$.
  3. $\mathrm{A}$ is correct but $\mathrm{R}$ is incorrect.
  4. $\mathrm{A}$ is incorrect but $\mathrm{R}$ is correct.

Solution

Both Assertion and Reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion. The property of adsorption is shown to a great extent by solids than liquids as extent of adsorption increases with surface area of adsorbent. Solids like charcoal, silica can act as good absorbents because of increased surface area.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (24 Aug Shift 1)

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