In the dewar’s method of separation of noble gases, the mixture of noble gases is kept in contact with coconut charcoal at 173 k . Which one of the following gaseous mixtures is not adsorbed on to the charcoal?

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Only He and Ne are remained unadsorbed on the coconut charcoal at -100${^\circ}$c (173K) as their boiling points are less than -100${^\circ}$c .(He=4K, Ne=27K).

Q. In the dewar’s method of separation of noble gases, the mixture of noble gases is kept in contact with coconut charcoal at 173 k . Which one of the following gaseous mixtures is not adsorbed on to the charcoal?

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