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What is the significance of Henry's Law constant `K_(H)` ?

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Henry.s law is expressed mathematically as, `p=K_(H)X` (where, p is the partial pressure of the gas in vapour phase & X is the mole fraction of the gas in solution.)
Thus it is significant from above equation that, ..higher the value of Henry.s law constant `K_(H)` at a given pressure, the lower is the solubility of the gas in the liquid...
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