Kinetic Theory Of Gases Question 93

Question: At very high temperatures vibrational degrees also becomes active. At such temperatures an ideal diatomic gas has a molar specific heat at constant pressure, $ C _{p} $ is

Options:

A) 3R/2

B) 5R/2

C) 6R/2

D) 9R/2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] At high temperature for diatomic gas $ f=7 $

$ C _{p}=\frac{fR}{2}+R=\frac{9R}{2} $