Statement 1: The solubility of gases in liquids does not depend upon pressure. Statement 2: The vapor pressure of a substance is independent of external pressure.
A
Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.
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B
Both the Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct, but Statement 2 is NOT the correct explanation of Statement 1.
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C
Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is not correct.
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D
Statement 1 is not correct, but Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution
The correct option is D Statement 1 is not correct, but Statement 2 is correct. According to Henry's law, the solubility of gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the pressure of that gas.
and vapour pressure of gas varies with temperature of the gas