Freundlich adsorption isotherm is given by the expression x/m = k.P1/n .Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this expression.

According to Freundlich isotherm, the amount of gas adsorbed(x) per unit mass of solid adsorbent (m) is related with pressure(P) at a particular temperature is given by:

x/m = k.P1/n ( n > 1)


So, log(x/m) = 1/n.logP + logk ……..(equation-I)


So if we plot log(x/m) on y-axis and vs. logP in x-axis, it comes to be a straight line only.


If 1/n = 0, log(x/m) = logk, so adsorption becomes independent of pressure. So (i) is correct but (ii) is wrong.


When n = 0, then x/m becomes a constant and the Freundlich isotherm is not followed. So x/m vs p graph is a line parallel to x-axis, then (iii) is correct.


If n = 0, then plot of x/m vs. P will not be curve since it will be a straight line. So (iv) is wrong.

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