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which property of `CO_(2)` makes it of biological and geo-chemical improtance?

A

Its acidic nature.

B

Its colourless and odourless nature

C

its low solubility in water.

D

Its high compressibility.

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C
Its low solubility in water makes it of biological and geo-chemical improtance. It form carbonic acid with water which dissociates to give `HCO_(3)^(-)` ions. `H_(2)CO_(3)//HCO_(3)^(-)` buffer system helps to maintain pH of blood between 7.26-7.42
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