(a) (i) State which of the following molecules may show a pure rotational microwave absorption spectrum: (a) H₂O (b) CO2 (c) NH3 (d) N₂O (e) Benzene (f) Cl2 (ii) For the same molecules, state which ones are rotational Raman active.

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For both (i) and (ii) please give a qualitative justification for each molecule

(a)
(i) State which of the following molecules may show a pure rotational
microwave absorption spectrum:
(a) H₂O (b) CO2 (c) NH3 (d) N₂O (e) Benzene (f) Cl₂
(ii) For the same molecules, state which ones are rotational Raman active.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) (i) State which of the following molecules may show a pure rotational microwave absorption spectrum: (a) H₂O (b) CO2 (c) NH3 (d) N₂O (e) Benzene (f) Cl₂ (ii) For the same molecules, state which ones are rotational Raman active.
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