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Calculate the value of mean free path `(lambda)` for oxygen molecules at temperature `27^(@)C` and pressure `1.01 xx 10^(5)` Pa. Assume the molecular diameter 0.3 nm and the gas is ideal.`(k=1.38xx10^(-23)JK^(-1))`

A

86 nm

B

102 nm

C

58 nm

D

32 nm

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