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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · States of Matter

If \(r_1, r_2\) and \(r_3\) represent the most probable speeds of three different gases at the same temperature as shown in figure with molar masses \(M_1, M_2\) and \(M_3\) respectively. The correct order of molar masses of these gases is

  1. A \(M_1>M_3>M_2\)
  2. B \(M_3>M_2>M_1\)
  3. C \(M_2>M_1>M_3\)
  4. D \(M_2>M_3>M_1\)
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(C) \(M_2>M_1>M_3\)

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In the direction of \(x\)-axis \(r_3\) increases and for same temperature most probable speed \[ \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{\text { molar mass }(M)}} \] Thus, \(M_2>M_1>M_3\).