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Assertion :In physical adsorption, enthalpy of adsorption is very low. Reason: In physical adsorption, attraction between gas molecules and solid surface is due to weak van der Waals forces.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
  • If the accumulation of gas on the surface of a solid occurs on account of weak van der Waals’ forces, the adsorption is termed as physical adsorption or physisorption.
  • It is not specific in nature.
  • It is reversible in nature.
  • In physisorption, the enthalpy of adsorption is very low as the accumulation of substances on the surface is due to van der Waals forces which are weak in nature.
  • Hence, assertion and reason are correct and also reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.

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