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The following statements relate to the adsorption of gases on a solid surface. Identify the incorrect statement among them:
ChemistrySurface ChemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A Entropy of adsorption is negative
  • B Enthalpy of adsorption is negative
  • C On adsorption decrease in surface energy appears as heat
  • D On adsorption, the residual forces on the surface are increased
Solution:
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The correct answer is: On adsorption, the residual forces on the surface are increased
Adsorption is spontaneous process G is -ve. During adsorption randomness of adsorbate molecules reduced and Stotal is +ve.

G=H-TS

H=G+TS

H is highly -ve and residual forces on surface are decreased.
 

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