Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 254

Question: The dielectric constant of $ H_2O_2 $ is 80. The electrostatic force of attraction between $ N{a^{+}} $ and $ C{l^{-}} $ will be

Options:

A) reduced to 1 /40 in water than in air

B) reduced to 1/80 in water than in air

C) will be increased to 80 in water than in air

D) will remain unchanged.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Electrostatic forces of attraction are reduced to 1/80th in water.