Assertion: Physisorption of molecules occures on surface only.
Reason: in this process, the bonds of the adsorbed molecules are broken.

Options

A. If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of the assertion .
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion .
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer

C

Explanation

In physical absorption , the substance absorbed is retained not only on the surface but also more or less uniformly distributed throughout the entire body . And absorbed molecules are not broken under ordinary conditions.