JEE Main Chemistry question

When a bottle of cold drink is opened, the gas comes out with a fizzle due to:

(A)Decrease in pressure suddenly which results in a decrease in solubility of CO₂ gas in waterCorrect
(B)Decrease in temperature
(C)Increase in pressure
(D)None of the above

Answer: (A)

Solution

Sudden pressure drop lowers CO₂ solubility (Henry's law), releasing gas.

Question ID VK-136088