Which one out of the NaOH and KOH, is a better absorber of CO2 (a) NaOH (b) KOH - Chemistry - Hydrogen and s-Block Elements

Question

Which one out of the NaOH and KOH, is a better absorber of CO2 ?
(a) NaOH (b) KOH (c) both absorb CO2 equally (d) can not be
predicted Give explanation no link

Gaurav Singh · Accepted Answer

Dear Student

Option B is correct

KOH is a strong base and CO2 is an acidic oxide So, it
will react to form salt and water
KOH + CO2 
→ K2CO3 + H2O

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This is the reason why KOH is a stronger base than NaOH

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Which one out of the NaOH and KOH, is a better absorber of CO2 ? (a) NaOH (b) KOH (c) both absorb CO2 equally (d) can not be predicted. Give explanation.no link