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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding physical adsorption?

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It occurs because of van der Waal's forces.
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More easily liquefiable gases are adsorbed readily.
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Under high pressure it results into multi molecular layer on adsorbent surface.
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Enthalpy of adsorption (ΔHadsorption) is low and positive.
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Solution

The correct option is A More easily liquefiable gases are adsorbed readily.
Properties of physical adsorption-
i) It occurs through the formation of bonds by van der Waal's forces.
ii) Enthalpy of adsorption is low and positive.
iii) Under high pressure, it results in a multilayer phenomenon.
Hence, Option B is the correct answer.

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