Question -
Aquatic species feel more comfortable in winter than in summer because -
Options:
A .   % of O2 in air decreases in summer due to high temperature
B .  Atmospheric pressure decreases in summer leading to reduced solubility of gases in water
C .  Solubility of gases in water decreases as the temperature increases due to increased Henry’s constant
D .  Aquatic species feel skin burn due to increased temperature of the water.
Answer: Option C : C According Henry’slaw ofsolubilityofgases - P=KHX Withincreasein temperatureincreases,thus ‘x’ decreases given thepartialpressureofO2remainssame.
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