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Velocity of sound is maximum in

A

`O_(2)`

B

`N_(2)`

C

`H_(2)`

D

He

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The correct Answer is:
D
Velocity of sound, `v = sqrt((rP)/rho)`
`=sqrt((rRT)/M)`, where M is molecular mass
or `v prop 1/sqrt(M)`
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