Which of the following gas when taken in the discharge tube produces maximum specific charge of positive rays?

Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

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Hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is D Hydrogen
The specific charge (e/m) value of positive rays (anode rays) varied with the gas taken in discharge tube. This value has found to be highest for Hydrogen gas by experimental analysis. Hence correct answer is option D.

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