The rms speed of oxygen molecule in a vessel at particular temperature is 
, when v is the average speed of the molecule. The value of x will be: 
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The RMS speed is given by
The average speed is given by
The ratio is
Comparing it with the given value 
x = 28
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