Why is nbsp-CO2 nbsp- more soluble in aqueous NaOH than in water-

Dear Student, CO2 is more soluble in NaOH than water due to formation of Na2CO3 nbsp;which is more soluble. H2CO3 is formed in case of water which is much ...

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Why is CO₂ more soluble in aqueous NaOH than in water?

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CO₂ is more soluble in NaOH than water due to formation of Na₂CO₃which is more soluble. H₂CO₃ is formed in case of water which is much less soluble than Na₂CO₃.
Hence, CO₂ is more soluble in NaOH.

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Why is CO2 more soluble in aqueous NaOH than in water?

Dear Student, CO2 is more soluble in NaOH than water due to formation of Na2CO3 which is more soluble. H2CO3 is formed in case of water which is much less soluble than Na2CO3. Hence, CO2 is more soluble in NaOH.

Why is CO₂ more soluble in aqueous NaOH than in water?

Dear Student,

CO₂ is more soluble in NaOH than water due to formation of Na₂CO₃which is more soluble. H₂CO₃ is formed in case of water which is much less soluble than Na₂CO₃.
Hence, CO₂ is more soluble in NaOH.