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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