Question
Chemistry Question on Surface Chemistry
Physical adsorption of molecules on surface requires activation energy. Because the bonds of the adsorbed molecules are broken.
A
If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion
B
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
C
If Assertion is true but the Reason is false
D
If both Assertion and Reason are false
Answer
If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion
Explanation
Solution
Adsorption is an exothermic process, the heat of adsorption is taken up by the surface of the catalyst which is utilised in enhancing the chemical activity of the reacting molecule.