2018 · Q3
Which one of the following gases dissolves in water to give acidic solution?
General KnowledgeChemistry
- ACarbon dioxide
- BOxygen
- CNitrogen
- DHydrogen
Explanation
Carbon dioxide dissolves in water to form carbonic acid (H2CO3), which dissociates to release hydrogen ions, making the solution acidic. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are only sparingly soluble in water and do not form acids with it. Hence the answer is carbon dioxide.