Adsorption of gases on solid surface is generally exothermic beca… - Vidyadip

MCQ

Adsorption of gases on solid surface is generally exothermic because

A
Enthalpy is positive
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Entropy decreases
C
Entropy increases
D
Free energy increase

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Answer

Correct option: B.

Entropy decreases

(b)Due to randomness of particles is reduced since entropy decreases.

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