Question

Statement I: The amount of $CO_2$ that can diffuse through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher compared to that of $O_2$
Statement II: Solubility of $CO_2$ is 20-25 times higher than that of $O_2$

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

As the solubility of $CO_2$ is $20-25$ times higher than that of $O_2$, the amount of $CO_2$ that can diffuse through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher compared to that of $O_2$