MHT CET202619 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
Which from following gases is least soluble in water under same conditions of temperature and pressure ?
Options
- AHCl
- BCO ₂
- CNH ₃
- DO ₂
Correct answer
D. O ₂
Step-by-step solution
Water is a polar solvent. Gases that are polar, can form hydrogen bonds, or react with water are highly soluble in it. HCl and NH ₃ are highly soluble due to ionization and hydrogen bonding, respectively. CO ₂ is moderately soluble as it reacts with water to form carbonic acid. O ₂ is a non-polar gas and interacts with water only through weak dipole-induced dipole forces, making it the least soluble among the given gases. Answer: O ₂