Though, theoretically the adsorption & desorption isotherms is expected to coincide but sometimes at least a part of the isotherms does not coincide and this phenomenon is known as adsorption hysteresis. In such cases, the desorption equilibrium pressure is ______________ that obtained for adsorption?

A. Same as

B. Higher than

C. Lower than

D. Either same or higher than

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