Rohan conducted experiments on echo in different media. He observed that a minimum distance of 'x' meters is required for the echo to be heard in oxygen and 'y' meters in benzene. Compare 'x' and 'y'. Justify your answer. Speed of sound in oxygen: 340 ms⁻¹ Speed of sound in benzene: 200 ms⁻¹

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