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

The correct option(s) related to adsorption processes is(are)
  1. Chemisorption results in a unimolecular layer.
  2. The enthalpy change during physisorption is in the range of 100 to 140 kJ mol-1.
  3. Chemisorption is an endothermic process.
  4. 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.

Asked in: JEE Advanced 2022 (Paper 1)

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