The process employing desorption of the absorbed solute by a solvent is called____________________?

Correct answer: A. Elution

  • A. Elution
  • B. Osmosis
  • C. Reverse osmosis
  • D. Sublimation

Explanation

Elution is the removal or desorption of an absorbed solute by passing a solvent through the absorbent. Osmosis and reverse osmosis involve membrane transport, while sublimation is a solid-to-vapour phase change.

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