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Solubility of carbon dioxide in water is high when the-


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Pressure is low

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Pressure is high

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Temperature is high
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None of the above
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The correct option is B

Pressure is high


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 CO2increases.

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