Question

Explain why NO is more soluble in water than either N2 or O2. Fill in the following blanks.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Larger molecular size

b. Ability to react with water

c. Polarity

d. Shorter bond length

Explanation:

Ethene is a larger molecule than oxygen and nitrogen hence it is more soluble than the both other gases .

SO2 dissolves readily in water to yield an acid solution. It is an acid anhydride.

Nitric oxide is a polar compound. It remains very much polar while nitrogen and oxygen are non polar.

Nitrogen is sp hybrized, this leads to a very short bond and does not easily interact with oxygen and nitrogen