Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 146

Question: The ratio $ C _{p}/C _{v} $ for $ H_2 $ is

Options:

A) 1.40

B) 1.67

C) 1.33

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

For diatomic gases (e.g. $ H_2 $ ) $ r=C _{p}/C _{v}=1.40 $ For monoatomic gases $ r=1.66 $ For triatomic gases $ r=1.33 $