Helium is added to the oxygen supply used by deep sea divers because

  • A
    It is less soluble in blood than nitrogen at high pressure
  • B
    It is lighter than nitrogen
  • C
    It is readily miscible with oxygen
  • D
    It is less poisonous than nitrogen

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