Calculate the frequency and wavenumber of the J = 2 ← 1 transition in the pure rotational spectrum of 12C16O. The equilibrium bond length is 112.81 pm. Would the frequency increase or decrease if centrifugal distortion is considered?

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Calculate the frequency and wavenumber of the J = 2 ← 1 transition in the pure rotational spectrum of 12C16O. The equilibrium bond length is 112.81 pm. Would the frequency increase or decrease if centrifugal distortion is considered?

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