A mixture of gasses consists of 
of Helium and 
of Oxygen. The ratio of specific heats of the mixture is nearly
A
B
1.4
C
1.56
D
1.62
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D
Helium mass, 
oxygen mass, 
let,
molar mass of oxygen
molar mass of Helium
Number of moles of oxygen,
No. of moles of Helium,
Specific heat of mixture at constant volume,
Specific heat of mixture at constant pressure,
Ratio of specific heats is given by;
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