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Give reason for the following: Co2 is more soluble in aqueous NaOH solution than in water.

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In water, CO2 dissolves to form carbonic acid( H2CO3): 

CO2(g) + H2O(l)----> H2CO3(aq) 

As the reaction is reversible, the solubility is low. 

In aqueous NaOH, H2CO3 reacts with sodium hydroxide as follows: 

2 NaOH(aq)+ H2CO3---> Na2 CO3(aq)+ H2O(l) 

As a result, the equilibrium involving dissolution of CO2 in H2O shifts forward, i.e. solubility increases. 



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