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What is the magnitude of enthalpy of physical adsorption ? Give reason for this magnitude.

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The magnitude of enthalpy of physical adsorption is low 20 - 40 KJ/mole. This is due to the presence of weak vander waal's forces between gas molecules and solid surface.
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