Adsorption is the tendency of accumulation of molecular species at the surface of solid or liquid. Depending upon the nature of bonds or forces of attraction between adsorbate and adsorbent. It is classofied between physisorption and chemisorption.
Which of the following gases is adsorbed most by activated charcoal?

Options

A. `CO_(2)`
B. `N_(2)`
C. `Ar`
D. `C_(2)H_(6)`

Answer

A

Explanation

`CO_(2)` is an easily liquefiable gas, hence it is adsorbed most by charcoal.