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Adsorption is spontaneous because...

Adsorption is spontaneous because

A

enthalpy of the system increase.

B

enthropy increases.

C

entropy decreases

D

free energy change increase.

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In adsorption there is bond formation between the gases and solid surface which decrease the entropy.
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