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Explain briefly carbon dioxide gas and its properties.

Answer

Carbon dioxide is a colourless and odourless gas. It is soluble in water. It neither burns nor supports burning. $Co2$ extinguishes a burning fire. Plants and animals consume oxygen for respiration and produce $Co2$ which is necessary for photosynthesis. It is an important greenhouse gas.

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