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The degree of freedom of a molecule of a triatomic gas is

1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
4. 8

Correct answer: 6

Solution

A triatomic gas molecule has 6 degrees of freedom: 3 translational and 3 rotational. Linear triatomic molecules lack vibrational modes at room temperature, so only these 6 are considered.

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