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It is observed by comparing the specific heat of all solid, liquid and gaseous substances that

A

specific heat of water is the highest

B

specific heats of hydrogen and helium are higher than that of water

C

all gases have specific heat higher than that of water

D

all liquid and gases have specific heats higher than that of water

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