Consider the following statements for air molecules in an air-tight container:
$(I)$ The average speed of molecules is larger than root mean square speed.
$(II)$ Mean free path of molecules is larger than the mean distance between molecules.
$(III)$ Mean free path of molecules increases with temperature.
$(IV)$ The rms speed of nitrogen is smaller than oxygen molecule.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  • A
    Only statement $II$ is correct
  • B
    Statements $II$ and $III$ are correct
  • C
    Statements $II$ and $IV$ are correct
  • D
    Statements $I, II$ and $IV$ are correct

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