For the dissolution of gas in solvent at a given temperature, increase in pressure of gas will result in:
A
Increase in solubility
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B
decrease in solubility
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C
no change in solubility
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D
cannot be predicted
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Solution
The correct option is A Increase in solubility In dissolution of gas in solvent, gas is in equilibrium with the liquid solution.
Rate of dissolution of gas=Rate of escape of gas from the liquid
When the pressure of the gas is increased, population density of the gas molecules increases and the equilibrium between gas and liquid gets disturbed and to restore the equilibrium more gas molecules escape into the solution phase which result in increase in solubility of gas.