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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding physisorptions?

(a) It occurs because of van der Waals' forces

(b) More easily liquefiable gases are adsorbed readily

(c) Under high pressure, it results into multi molecular layer on adsorbent surface

(d) Enthalpy of adsorption (ΔHadsorption) is slow and positive

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Correct option(d) Enthalpy of adsorption (ΔHadsorption) is slow and positive

Explanation:

Adsorption is an exothermic process i.e., energy is released against van der Waals' force of attraction (physisorptions).

Hence, ΔH is always negative.

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