Chapter 11, Problem 11.35E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The vibrational frequency of $\text{HD}$ bond is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The formula to calculate reduced mass is given by,

$\mu =\frac{m_1{m}_2}{m_1+m_2}$

Where,

• $m_1$is the reduced mass of the first object.

• $m_2$is the reduced mass of the second object.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The expected frequency of the $\text{H}$ atom by assuming the $\text{D}$ atom does not move is to be calculated. The difference between the frequencies and the comparison of the difference to that found in Example 11.10 are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The formula to calculate reduced mass is given by,

$\mu =\frac{m_1{m}_2}{m_1+m_2}$

Where,

• $m_1$is the reduced mass of the first object.

• $m_2$is the reduced mass of the second object.