Which of the following absorbs largest volume of hydrogen?
A
Colloidal palladium
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B
Finely divided nickel
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C
Colloidal ferric hydroxide
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D
Finely divided platinum
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Solution
The correct option is A Colloidal palladium Palladium is the best in absorbing hydrogen gas as the rate of absorption is affected by the physical condition of the substance.
Pd has a great degree of subdivision hence absorbs hydrogen best.