If ${V_H}$,${V_N}$,and ${V_O}$ denote the root-mean-square velocities of molecules of hydrogen,nitrogen,and oxygen respectively at a given temperature,then:

  • A
    ${V_N} > {V_O} > {V_H}$
  • B
    ${V_H} > {V_N} > {V_O}$
  • C
    ${V_O} = {V_N} = {V_H}$
  • D
    ${V_O} > {V_H} > {V_N}$

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