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Degree of freedom of a polyatomic gas is...

Degree of freedom of a polyatomic gas is :

A

`ge5`

B

`ge4`

C

`gt6`

D

`ge6`

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The correct Answer is:
D
A polyatomic gas has three translational and three rotational degrees of freedom. Also, it has a number of vibrational modes.
So, ` f ge 6`
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