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Which of the following bond/interaction is not involved in adsorption?

(a) Covalent bond

(b) Ionic interaction

(c) Hydrogen bond

(d) Van der Waals forces

I had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My query is from Fermentation System topic in section Fermentation System & Management of Fermentation Technology

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Correct option is (a) Covalent bond

To explain: Covalent bonding is not involved in adsorption as it is the strongest bond and adsorption proceeds with weaker bonds. Ionic interaction, Hydrogen bonding, Van der Waals forces are the weaker bonds or interaction involved in adsorption.

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