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Question
Value of Henry’s constant KH ______.
Options
increases with increase in temperature.
decreases with increase in temperature.
remains constant.
first increases then decreases.
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Solution
Value of Henry’s constant KH increases with increase in temperature..
Explanation:
Value of Henry’s constant increases with increase in temperature.
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