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Assertion:Langmuir adsorption is a singl...

Assertion:Langmuir adsorption is a single layer phenomenon.Reason: It is due to van der Waals forces.

A

If both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect

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If (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct

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The correct Answer is:
C
The single layer formed may be due to van derWaals adsorption or chemisorption.
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