Question:medium

The value of $\gamma\left(=\frac{C_{p}}{C_{y}}\right)$ , for hydrogen, helium and another ideal diatomic gas $X$ (whose molecules are not rigid but have an additional vibrational mode), are respectively equal to :

Updated On: May 22, 2026
  • $\frac{7 }{5 }, \frac{ 5}{ 3}, \frac{ 9}{7 }$
  • $\frac{ 5}{ 3}, \frac{ 7}{ 5}, \frac{ 9}{7 }$
  • $\frac{5 }{ 3}, \frac{ 7}{ 5}, \frac{ 7}{5 }$
  • $\frac{7 }{5 }, \frac{5 }{3 }, \frac{7 }{5 }$
Show Solution

The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

To solve this problem, we need to understand the concept of specific heat ratio $\gamma$ which is defined as:

$\gamma = \frac{C_p}{C_v}$

where $C_p$ is the specific heat at constant pressure and $C_v$ is the specific heat at constant volume.

  1. For monatomic gases like helium, $C_p = \frac{5}{2}R$ and $C_v = \frac{3}{2}R$. Therefore,
  2. $\gamma = \frac{C_p}{C_v} = \frac{\frac{5}{2}R}{\frac{3}{2}R} = \frac{5}{3}$
  3. For diatomic gases with only translational and rotational motion (like hydrogen), $C_p = \frac{7}{2}R$ and $C_v = \frac{5}{2}R$. Therefore,
  4. $\gamma = \frac{C_p}{C_v} = \frac{\frac{7}{2}R}{\frac{5}{2}R} = \frac{7}{5}$
  5. For a diatomic gas with an additional vibrational mode (such as gas X in the question), one vibrational mode contributes an additional $R$ to both $C_v$ and $C_p$. Therefore, $C_p = \frac{9}{2}R$ and $C_v = \frac{7}{2}R$. Thus,
  6. $\gamma = \frac{C_p}{C_v} = \frac{\frac{9}{2}R}{\frac{7}{2}R} = \frac{9}{7}$

Now, based on the calculations, we have the values of $\gamma$ for each gas:

  • Hydrogen: $\gamma = \frac{7}{5}$
  • Helium: $\gamma = \frac{5}{3}$
  • Gas X (with vibrational mode): $\gamma = \frac{9}{7}$

Therefore, the correct answer is: $\frac{7}{5}, \frac{5}{3}, \frac{9}{7}$

Was this answer helpful?
0