Helium is added to oxygen used by deep sea divers because :

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Helium is added to oxygen used by deep sea divers because :

Helium is added to oxygen used by deep sea divers because :
A. It is less soluble in blood than nitrogen at high pressure
B. It is lighter than nitrogen
C. It is readily miscible with oxygen
D. It is less poisonous than nitrogen.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - A
As Helium is less soluble in blood than nitrogen under pressure. So, `O_(2) + He` mixture is used by deep sea divers.

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