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Question

Sea divers go deep in the sea water with a mixture of which of the following gases?

A

$O_2$ and $He$

B

$O_2$ and $Ar$

C

$O_2$ and $CO_2$

D

$CO_2$ and $Ar$

Answer

$O_2$ and $He$

Explanation

Solution

Mixture of $O_2$ and He $(1 : 4)$ is used by deep sea divers for respiration because He is less soluble in blood at high sea deep pressure.