Which of the following statements is correct for the spontaneous adsorption of a gas on a solid surface?

  • A
    $\Delta S$ is negative and, therefore $\Delta H$ should be highly positive
  • B
    $\Delta S$ is negative and therefore, $\Delta H$ should be highly negative.
  • C
    $\Delta S$ is positive and therefore, $\Delta H$ should be negative.
  • D
    $\Delta S$ is positive and therefore, $\Delta H$ should also be highly positive.

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