Which one of the following characteristics is not correct for physical adsorption?

  • A
    Adsorption on solids is reversible
  • B
    Adsorption increases with increase in temperature
  • C
    Adsorption is spontaneous
  • D
    Both enthalpy and entropy of adsorption are negative

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The given graphs $I$,$II$,$III$,and $IV$ represent general trends observed for different physisorption and chemisorption processes under mild conditions of temperature and pressure. Which of the following choice$(s)$ about $I$,$II$,$III$,and $IV$ is (are) correct?
$(A)$ $I$ is physisorption and $II$ is chemisorption
$(B)$ $I$ is physisorption and $III$ is chemisorption
$(C)$ $IV$ is chemisorption and $II$ is chemisorption
$(D)$ $IV$ is chemisorption and $III$ is chemisorption

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