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The root mean square speed of molecules of nitrogen gas is v at a certain temperature. When the temperature is doubled, the molecules dissociate into individual atoms. The new rms speed of the atom is:

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2v
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2v
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v
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4v
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Solution

The correct option is B 2v
We know that RMS velocity is given by: v=3RTM
According to the conditions given:
The final temperature (T2) and final molar mass (M2) is,

T2=2T, M2=M2

v2=  3R×2TM2=2v

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