Calculate the moment of inertia around the threefold symmetry axis and the corresponding rotational constant of a 31P1H3 molecule (bond angle 93.5°; PH bond length 142 pm).

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Calculate the moment of inertia around the threefold symmetry axis and the corresponding rotational constant of a 31P1H3 molecule (bond angle 93.5°; PH bond length 142 pm).

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