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Pure water is kept in a vessel and it remains exposed to atmospheric CO2 which is absorbed, then the PH will be:

  • Option 1)

    Greater than 7

  • Option 2)

    Less than 7

  • Option 3)

    7

  • Option 4)

    Depends on ionic product 

 

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Vapour Pressure -

It is defined as pressure exerted by vapours on liquid surface at equilibrium and condensation.

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 CO will dissolve in water forming carbonic acid (H2CO3) which will drop the pH of the solution below 7.

 


Option 1)

Greater than 7

Incorrect

Option 2)

Less than 7

correct

Option 3)

7

Incorrect

Option 4)

Depends on ionic product 

Incorrect

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