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Argon possesses
ChemistryStates of MatterMHT CETMHT CET 2010
Options:
  • A translational motion only
  • B translational + rotational motion
  • C translational + vibrational motion
  • D translational $+$ rotational $+$ vibrational motion
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The correct answer is: translational motion only
Argon is a monatomic gas, thus its molecules can move in any direction in space. Hence, it can have three independent motions (all translational). Therefore, argon possesses only translational motion.

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