Let 
be the ratio of molar specific heat at constant pressure and molar specific heat at constant volume of a monoatomic gas and 
be the similar ratio of diatomic gas. Considering the diatomic gas molecule as a rigid rotator, the ratio, 
is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For monoatomic gas 
For diatomic gas at low temperatures
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