S Block Elements Question 56

Question: Which of the following gas mixture is used by the divers inside the sea

[AFMC 2004]

Options:

A) $ O_2+He $

B) $ O_2+Xe $

C) $ O_2+Ar $

D) $ O_2+N_2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Helium is not soluble in blood even under high pressure, a mixture of 80% helium and 20% oxygen is used instead of ordinary air by sea divers for respiration.