11.3 Rotational lines in the microwave spectrum of 1271³5Cl are observed at 6.8291, 13.6582, 20.4872, and 20.3163 MHz. (a) Assign the transitions. (b) By plotting a graph, determine the value of the rotational constant. (c) Hence calculate the bond length in 1271³5Cl.

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Concept Introduction:
Rotational constant of a molecule can be
determined using the given formula.
Rotational constant, B =
where,
I = moment of inertia
Moment of inertia of diatomic molecules is given by,
Moment of inertia, I = µR²
where, μ =
ħ
4πTI
MAMB
(mA+MB)
Transcribed Image Text:Concept Introduction: Rotational constant of a molecule can be determined using the given formula. Rotational constant, B = where, I = moment of inertia Moment of inertia of diatomic molecules is given by, Moment of inertia, I = µR² where, μ = ħ 4πTI MAMB (mA+MB)
11.3 Rotational lines in the microwave spectrum of 1271³5Cl
are observed at 6.8291, 13.6582, 20.4872, and 20.3163 MHz.
(a) Assign the transitions. (b) By plotting a graph, determine
the value of the rotational constant. (c) Hence calculate the
bond length in 1271³5Cl.
Transcribed Image Text:11.3 Rotational lines in the microwave spectrum of 1271³5Cl are observed at 6.8291, 13.6582, 20.4872, and 20.3163 MHz. (a) Assign the transitions. (b) By plotting a graph, determine the value of the rotational constant. (c) Hence calculate the bond length in 1271³5Cl.
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