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The following four gases are at the same temperature. In which gas do the molecules have the Maximum root mean square speed?

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is A
Hydrogen

The rms speed is the maximum for the gas which is the lightest. Hence the correct Choice is (a)

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