$A$ given mass of a gas is compressed isothermally until its pressure is doubled. It is then allowed to expand adiabatically until its original volume is restored and its pressure is then found to be $0.75$ of its initial pressure. The ratio of the specific heats of the gas is approximately:

  • A
    $1.2$
  • B
    $1.41$
  • C
    $1.67$
  • D
    $1.83$

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