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The ratio of velocity of sound in hydrogen and oxygen at STP is " "[2005]

A

`16:1`

B

`8:1`

C

`4:1`

D

`2:1`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Velocity of sound, `v= sqrt(gammaRT)/(M)`
`(V_(H))/(V_(0))=sqrt(M_(O))/(M_(H))=sqrt(16)/(1)=4:1`
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