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Compared to `O_(2)` diffusion rate of `CO_(2)` through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher. Explain.

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As. the solubility rate of `CO_(2)` is 20-25 times higher than that of the `O_(2)`, the amount of `CO_(2)` that can diffuse through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher compared to that of `O_(2)`.
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