The pH of blood is maintained by the balance between `H_(2)CO_(2)` and `NaHCO_(2).` If the amount of 'CO_(2)', in blood is increased, how will it affect the pH of blood?

Options

A. pH will remain same
B. pH will be
C. pH will increase
D. pH will decrease

Answer

D

Explanation

`H _(2) O + CO _(2) hArr H ^(o+) + HCO _(3) ^(o+). If CO _(3)` is increased, according to Le Character.s principle, `[H ^(o+)] ` will increase, thereby pH will decrease.