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Compare the enthalpy of adsorption for physisorption and chemisorption.

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1) In physical adsorption enthalpy of adsorption is low (20 - 40 KJ/mole)
2) ln case of chemical adsorption enthalpy of adsorption is high (80 - 240 KJ/mole).
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