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At a given temperature, the volume of a gas dissolved in a solvent __________ with increase in pressure.

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At a given temperature, the volume of a gas dissolved in a solvent __________ with increase in pressure.
  • AIncreases
  • BDecreases
  • CRemains unchanged
  • DMay increase or decrease; depends on the gas
Correct answer: C

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CCommunity
Remains unchanged

According to Henrys law the solubility increases with increase in pressure at a particular temperature and the relation is
S=H∗P
Where :
S = solubility
H = henrys constant
P = pressure.