Develop an expression for the fundamental vibrational frequency of a one-dimensional random coil that has been slightly stretched and then released. Evaluate this frequency for a sample of polyethene of molar mass 65 kg mol−1 at 20 °C. Account physically for the dependence of frequency on temperature and molar mass.

Develop an expression for the fundamental vibrational frequency of a one-dimensional random coil that has been slightly stretched and then released. Evaluate this frequency for a sample of polyethene of molar mass 65 kg mol−1 at 20 °C. Account physically for the dependence of frequency on temperature and molar mass.

Physical Chemistry

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Chapter14: Rotational And Vibrational Spectroscopy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14.61E

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