When O2 is adsorbed on a metallic surface, electron transfer occurs from the metal to O2. The TRUE statement(s) regarding this adsorption is(are)
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a
O2 is physi-absorbed
b
heat is released
c
occupancy of π2p* of O2 is increased
d
bond length of O2 is increased
answer is B.
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During transfer of e- adsorption is exothermic. During Electronic transfer metal to π∗2p of O2 of molecule Bond order of O2 decreases, and hence increasing O-O bond length.