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Identify the gas which is readily adsorbed by activated charcoal?

A

`H_(2)`

B

`N_(2)`

C

`SO_(2)`

D

`O_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Easily liquefiable gases like `SO_(2), NH_(3)` have greater value of critical temperature than elemental gases, i.e. `N_(2), O_(2), H_(2)` thus , readily get adsorbed.
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