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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Surface Chemistry

Assertion (A) Finely divided charcoal can act as an adsorbent.
Reason (R) Finely divided material has small surface area.

  1. A Both \(A\) and \(R\) are correct and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A\).
  2. B Both \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{R}\) are correct and \(\mathrm{R}\) is not the correct explanation of \(\mathrm{A}\).
  3. C \(A\) is correct but \(R\) is incorrect.
  4. D \(A\) is incorrect but \(\mathrm{R}\) is correct.
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(C) \(A\) is correct but \(R\) is incorrect.

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Finely divided charcoal has larger surface area and greater adsorption. Hence, it is more effective as an adsorbent. So, Assertion (A) is correct and Reason (R) is incorrect.