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The figure shows two paths for the change of state of a gas from A to B. The ratio of molar heat capacities in path 1 and path 2 is
- >1
- < 1
- 1
- data insufficient
The correct answer is: >1
Molar heat capacity 
or 
DU is same in both the paths but DW2 < DW1 ; \ C2 < C1or C1/C2 > 1
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