Step 1: Formula
\(v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}\).
Step 2: Isothermal
The temperature is constant during isothermal compression, so \(v_{rms}\) does not change. Pressure and density change, but not the speed.
Step 3: Result
The r.m.s. velocity remains the same. Option (B).
Final Answer:
The r.m.s. velocity remains the same.
\[ \boxed{\text{(B)}\ \text{remains the same}} \]