Which of the following statements is correct for the sponta…

Chemistry Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry NEET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following statements is correct for the spontaneous adsorption of a gas?

is negative and, therefore

should be highly positive.

is negative and therefore,

should be highly negative.

is positive and therefore,

should be negative.

is positive and therefore,

should also be highly positive.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct answer is:

Using Gibb’s ‐ Helmholtz equation,

During adsorption of a gas, entropy decreases i.e.

For spontaneous adsorption, should be negative, which is possible when is highly negative.

Previous Question Next Question

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.