1. Determine the number of translational, vibrational, and rotational degrees of freedom available to the molecule NH3.

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1. Determine the number of translational, vibrational, and rotational degrees of freedom available to the molecule NH3.

2. Calculate the rotational constant (B) for the molecule H12C14N, given that the H-C and C-N bond distances are 106.6 pm and 115.3 pm respectively.

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