The volumes of gases $H_2, CH_4, CO_2$ and $NH_3$ adsorbed by $1 \ g$ of charcoal at $288 \ K$ are in the order:

  • A
    $H_2 > CH_4 > CO_2 > NH_3$
  • B
    $CH_4 > CO_2 > NH_3 > H_2$
  • C
    $CO_2 > NH_3 > H_2 > CH_4$
  • D
    $NH_3 > CO_2 > CH_4 > H_2$

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