MCQ
The solubility of CO2​ in water increases with:
  • A
    Increase in temperature.
  • B
    Reduction of gas pressure.
  • C
    Increase in gas pressure.
  • D
    Increase in volume.

Answer

  1. Increase in gas pressure.

Explanation:

When carbon dioxide reacts with water it forms carbonic acid. Increasing the pressure of carbon dioxide makes the reaction feasible in the forward direction and hence solubility of CO2​  increases.

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