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

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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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