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The solubility of \(CO_{2}\) in water can be accounted for by

The solubility of \(CO_{2}\) in water can be accounted for by
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  • A Van der Waal's forces
  • B Ionic attraction
  • C Dipole attraction
  • D Covalent bonding
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In CO2, due to electronegativity difference oxygens have slight negative charge, hence surrounded by polar water molecule forming a cage structure.This leads to its solubility.

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