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Assertion (A) Finely divided charcoal can act as an adsorbent.
Reason (R) Finely divided material has small surface area.
ChemistrySurface ChemistryAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (07 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B Both $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{R}$ are correct and $\mathrm{R}$ is not the correct explanation of $\mathrm{A}$.
  • C $A$ is correct but $R$ is incorrect.
  • D $A$ is incorrect but $\mathrm{R}$ is correct.
Solution:
1782 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $A$ is correct but $R$ is incorrect.
Finely divided charcoal has larger surface area and greater adsorption. Hence, it is more effective as an adsorbent.
So, Assertion (A) is correct and Reason (R) is incorrect.

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