Calculate the value of mean free path $(\lambda)$ for oxygen molecules at temperature $27^{\circ}\, C$ and pressure $1.01 \times 10^{5} \,Pa$. Assume the molecular diameter $0.3 \,nm$ and the gas is ideal. $\left( k =1.38 \times 10^{-23}\, J\,K ^{-1}\right)$ (in $nm$)
  • A$58$
  • B$32$
  • C$86$
  • D$102$
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