Which statements among the following are correct?
$(i)$ Freundlich isotherm fails at high pressure of the gas.
$(ii)$ $\Delta H < 0$ for both physical and chemical adsorption.
$(iii)$ Physical adsorption is non-selective.
$(iv)$ Chemical adsorption is reversible,whereas physical adsorption is irreversible.

  • A
    $(i), (ii), (iii) \& (iv)$
  • B
    $(i), (ii) \& (iii)$ only
  • C
    $(i), (iii) \& (iv)$ only
  • D
    $(ii) \& (iv)$ only

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