Directions: In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) ...
In physisorption, phenomenon particles are held to the surface by weak van der Waals’ force of attraction which get destroyed due to increase in temperature.
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Directions: In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) ...
Assertion (A): Extent of physisorption of a gas increases with decrease in temperature.
Reason (R): It is due to decrease in strength of van der Waals forces.
The correct answer is option 'C', i.e., A is true but R is false.
Explanation:
Physisorption is a type of adsorption in which the adsorbate molecules are held to the surface of the adsorbent by weak van der Waals forces. These forces arise due to temporary dipoles induced in the molecules. The extent of physisorption is influenced by several factors, including temperature.
When the temperature decreases, the kinetic energy of the gas molecules decreases. As a result, the gas molecules move slower and have less energy to overcome the attractive forces between the adsorbate and the adsorbent. This leads to an increase in the extent of physisorption.
However, the reason given for the assertion is incorrect. The strength of van der Waals forces does not decrease with a decrease in temperature. In fact, the strength of van der Waals forces remains constant with temperature. These forces are purely intermolecular forces and are not affected by temperature changes.
The increase in the extent of physisorption with a decrease in temperature can be explained by the decrease in the kinetic energy of the gas molecules, which makes it easier for them to be trapped by the weak van der Waals forces. Therefore, the assertion is true.
On the other hand, the reason provided is false as it incorrectly states that the decrease in temperature leads to a decrease in the strength of van der Waals forces. Van der Waals forces are not influenced by temperature.
Hence, the correct choice is option 'C' - A is true but R is false.