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The mean free path of a molecule of a gas depends 

a
only on its diameter, d
b
only on the number density (number of molecules per unit volume) of the  molecules, n
c
d and n
d
neither d nor n

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Mean free path, λ=12πd2n  So,  λ depends on ‘d’ and ‘n’.

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