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 requires activation at 25°C
b
The adsorption is accompanied by a decrease in enthalpy
c
The adsorption increases with increase of temperature
d
The adsorption is irreversible
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=ΔH−TΔS⇒ΔH=(ΔG+TΔS) Since, both ΔG<0, and ΔS<0 Hence, ΔH<0 (exothermic) By Le-Chatelier's principle, increase in temperature, decreases adsorption.