$A$ container holds $1 \, \text{mole}$ of oxygen and $2 \, \text{moles}$ of nitrogen at a temperature of $300 \, K$. What is the ratio of the average rotational kinetic energy of $O_2$ to that of $N_2$?

  • A
    $1 : 1$
  • B
    $2 : 1$
  • C
    $1 : 2$
  • D
    Depends on the moment of inertia

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