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The dielectric constant of H2O is 80. Th...

The dielectric constant of `H_2O` is 80. The electrostatic force of attraction between `Na^+` and `Cl^-` will be

A

Reduced to `1/80` in water than in air

B

Reduced to `1/40` in water than in air

C

will remain unchanged

D

will be increased to 80 in water than in air

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