The inert gas which is substituted for nitrogen in the air used by deep sea divers for breathing, is ________ ?

Correct answer: C. Helium

  • A. Argon
  • B. Xenon
  • C. Helium
  • D. Krypton

Explanation

Helium is mixed with oxygen for deep-sea diving because it is much less soluble in body tissues than nitrogen and reduces nitrogen narcosis and decompression sickness. The other noble gases are unsuitable for this purpose.

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