Geo-Scientist Prelims 2021 Chemistry Q46: Consider the following statements regarding the most probable speed…

Consider the following statements regarding the most probable speed of gas particles:

1. The most probable speed increases with increasing temperature and with decreasing molar mass and simultaneously distribution becomes broader
2. The most probable speed increases with increasing temperature and with increasing molar mass and distribution becomes sharp
3. The most probable speed decreases with the decrease of temperature and with increasing molar mass and simultaneously distribution becomes sharp

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1. (a) 1 and 3
2. (b) 2 and 3
3. (c) 1 only
4. (d) 2 only