4928Chemical EngineeringMedium
Though, theoretically the adsorption & desorption isotherms is expected to coincide but sometimes at least a part of the isotherms does not coincide and this phenomenon is known as adsorption hysteresis. In such cases, the desorption equilibrium pressure is ________ that obtained for adsorption?
ALower than
BHigher than
CEither same or higher than
DSame as
Correct answer
A. Lower than
Explanation
The correct answer is Lower than.