?
The inert gas which is substituted for nitrogen in the air used by deep sea divers for breathing, is
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
D
Helium (He) is an inert gas that is less narcotic than nitrogen at equivalent pressure (in fact there is no evidence for any narcosis from helium at all), so it is more suitable for deeper dives than nitrogen. Helium is equally able to cause decompression sickness.
Join the Discussion
Login to post a comment or share your explanation.
Login