Carbon dioxide and water are important greenhouse gases. Sketch the fundamental vibrations for both molecules and indicate which you expect to be infrared active.

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Carbon dioxide and water are important greenhouse gases. Sketch the fundamental vibrations for both molecules and indicate which you expect to be infrared active.

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