The solubility of the gas in a liquid solution _____ with an increase in temperature.

decreases

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increases

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remains same

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A decreases
The solubility of the gas in a liquid solution decreases with increase in temperature. This is because, with an increase in temperature, the kinetic energy of the gas molecule increases, thus it becomes difficult for liquid molecules to hold them.

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