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Why do physisorption and chemisorption behave differently with the rise in temperature?
ChemistrySurface ChemistryNEET
Options:
  • A Physisorption is exothermic, while chemisorption is endothermic.
  • B Physisorption is entropy-driven, while chemisorption is enthalpy-driven.
  • C Physisorption is favored at higher temperatures, while chemisorption is favored at lower temperatures.
  • D Physisorption is reversible, while chemisorption is irreversible.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Physisorption is favored at higher temperatures, while chemisorption is favored at lower temperatures.
Correct Option is : (C)
Physisorption is favored at higher temperatures, while chemisorption is favored at lower temperatures.

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