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The solubility of CO2 in water can be accounted for by

A.

Van der Waal's forces

B.

Ionic attraction

C.

dipole attraction

D.

covalent bonding

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Correct answer is A

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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