Helium-mercury method is used for the measurement of the __________ of the catalyst. (A) Surface area (B) Porosity (C) Pore volume (D) Both (B) & (C)

Helium-mercury method is used for the measurement of the
__________ of the catalyst.
(A) Surface area
(B) Porosity
(C) Pore volume
(D) Both (B) & (C)
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