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In an experiment, demonstrating the evolution of O2 in Hydrilla, sodium bicarbonate is added to water in the experimental setup. If all other conditions are favorable, what would be the end result?

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Amount of oxygen evolved decreases as carbon dioxide in water is absorbed by sodium bicarbonate.
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Amount of oxygen evolved increases as the availability of CO2 increases.
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Amount of oxygen evolved decreases as the availability of carbon dioxide increases.
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Amount of O2 evolved increases as CO2 in water is absorbed by sodium bicarbonate.
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Solution

The correct option is B Amount of oxygen evolved increases as the availability of CO2 increases.

The addition of NaHCO3 to water in a given experimental set up causes the availability of more carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. Thus amount of O2 evolved increases.


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