Powdered substances are more effective adsorbents than their crystalline form because

Options

A. crystalline form has more surface area than powdered form
B. powdered form has more surface area than crystalline form
C. crystalline form adsorbs in low temperature but powdered form requires high temperature
D. None of the above .

Answer

B

Explanation

Powdered form has more surface area than crystalline form . And as surface area increases , extent of adsorption also increases.