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Physical adsorption is :...

Physical adsorption is :

A

highly specific

B

reversible

C

irreversible

D

monolayer

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The correct Answer is:
B

Physical adsorption is non-directional , reversible , multilaysers exothermic process where adsorbate molecules are held on surface of adsorbent by physical forces such as van der Waals' forces .
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