Which of the following statements is not correct?

  • A
    Physical adsorption is due to van der Waals forces.
  • B
    Chemical adsorption decreases on increasing temperature and pressure.
  • C
    Physical adsorption is reversible.
  • D
    Activation energy for a chemical adsorption is greater than that of physical adsorption.

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