Which of the following is $NOT$ a characteristic of physical adsorption?

  • A
    Adsorption on a solid is reversible.
  • B
    Adsorption increases with an increase in temperature.
  • C
    Adsorption is instantaneous.
  • D
    Both enthalpy and entropy of adsorption are negative.

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