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11/12/2021 2:03 pm
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The dielectric constant of H2O is 80. The electrostatic force of attraction between Na+ and Cl- will be
(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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11/12/2021 2:04 pm
Correct answer: (b) reduced to 1/80 in water than in air
Explanation:
Electrostatic forces of attraction are reduced to 1/80th in water.