The solubility of the gaseous solute in liquid solvent _________ with the increase in temperature.

decreases

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increases

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first increases then decreases

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remains constant

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Solution

The correct option is B decreases
With the increase in temperature, the solubility of a gaseous solute in solution decreases. If we heat water the dissolved gases will escape. Also, soft drinks are refrigerated as carbon dioxide gas is more soluble in cold soft drinks.

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