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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Surface Chemistry

Question:

What is the range heat of physisorption?

Options:

10-20 kJmol-1

20-40 kJmol-1

40-200 kJmol-1

200-400 kJmol-1

Correct Answer:

20-40 kJmol-1

Explanation:

The heat of physisorption lie in the range of 20 to 40 kJ/mol. The value is small as weak van der waals forces are involved. It has negative sign as the adsorption is an exothermic reaction.