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Compared to $O_{2}$ , diffusion rate of $C O_{2}$ through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher. Explain.

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As, the solubility rate of $C O_{2}$ is 20-25 times higher than that of the $O_{2}$ , the amount of $C O_{2}$ that can diffuse through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher compared to that of $O_{2}$ .

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