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At a given temperature, the specific heat of a gas at constant pressure is always greater than its specific heat at constant volume.

A

There is greater inter molecular attraction at constant pressure

B

At constant pressure molecular oscillation are more violent

C

External work need to be done for alllowing expansion of gas at constant pressure

D

Due to more reasons other than those mentioned in the above

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