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The speed of sound in hydrogen gas at N.T.P is `1328ms^(-1)`. If the density of hydrogen is `1//16^("th")` of that of air, then the speed of sound in air in at N.T.P is

A

`340ms^(-1)`

B

`332ms^(-1)`

C

`320ms^(-1)`

D

`280ms^(-1)`

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B
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