KH value for some gases at the same temperature 'T' are given : [figure] where KH is Henry's Law constant in water. The order of their solubility in water is :
- HCHO < CH4 < CO2 < Ar
- Ar < CO2 < CH4 < HCHO
- Ar < CH4 < CO2 < HCHO
- HCHO < CO2 < CH4 < Ar
Answer
(2) Ar < CO2 < CH4 < HCHO
Solution
Henry's law: p = KH x
x = pKH
As per NCERT, at the same partial pressure, higher the value of KH, lower is the solubility of the gas in the liquid.
KH: Ar (40.3) > CO2 (1.67) > CH4 (0.413) > HCHO (1.83 10-5)
Solubility: Ar < CO2 < CH4 < HCHO
Answer: (2)