NEET2023Chemistry-Application of Solubility

NEET 2023 Chemistry Properties of Gases Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:

Assertion A: Helium is used to dilute oxygen in diving apparatus.

Reasons R: Helium has high solubility in O2.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

B

A is true but R is false.

C

A is false but R is true.

D

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Helium is used in diving apparatus because it is less soluble in blood than nitrogen, reducing the risk of decompression sickness. Therefore, R is false.

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