The average spacing between the rotational lines of the P and R branches of 12C21H2 and 12C22H2 is 2.352 cm−1 and 1.696 cm−1, respectively. Estimate the CC and CH bond lengths.

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The average spacing between the rotational lines of the P and R branches of 12C21H2 and 12C22H2 is 2.352 cm−1 and 1.696 cm−1, respectively. Estimate the CC and CH bond lengths.

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