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Under similar conditions of temperature and pressure, in which of the gases, the speed of sound will be greatest ?

A

`H_(2)`

B

He

C

`O_(2)`

D

`CO_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`H_(2)` has highest speed of sound among all gases.
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