Q.

Methylene blue in aqueous solution, is adsorbed on activated charcoal at 25°C.
For this process, the correct statement is

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a

The adsorption is irreversible

b

The adsorption requires activation at 25°C

c

The adsorption is accompanied by a decrease in enthalpy

d

The adsorption increases with increase of temperature

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Adsorption is  spontaneous (ΔG<0) andtakesplacewith  decrease in entropy (due to decrease in disorder).

 Thus, ΔS<0

 Since,  ΔG=ΔHTΔSΔH=(ΔG+TΔS)

 Since, both ΔG<0, and ΔS<0

 HenceΔH<0 (exothermic

By Le-Chatelier's principle, increase in temperature, decreases adsorption.

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Methylene blue in aqueous solution, is adsorbed on activated charcoal at 25°C.For this process, the correct statement is