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Assertion: The property of adsorption is...

Assertion: The property of adsorption is shown by solids to a much larger extent than liquids.
Reason: Solids, particularly when finely divided, have a large surface area.

A

STATEMENT -1 is true, STATEMENT-2 is true and STATEMENT-2 is correct explanation for STATEMENT-5

B

STATEMENT -1 is true, STATEMENT-2 is true and STATEMENT-2 is not correct explanation for STATEMENT-6

C

STATEMENT-1 is true, STATEMENT-2 is false

D

STATEMENT-1 is false, STATEMENT-2 is true

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The correct Answer is:
B
Extent of adsorption increases with surface area of adsorbent.
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