Consider the rotational temperatures of the following hetero diatomic molecules: θr(CO) = 2.1 K, θr(HF) = 30.2 K. In which case would the classical approximation be accurate? Justify your answer.

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Consider the rotational temperatures of the following hetero diatomic molecules: θr(CO) = 2.1 K, θr(HF) = 30.2 K. In which case would the classical approximation be accurate? Justify your answer.
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