If the wavenumber of the J = 3 ← 2 rotational transition of 1H35Cl, which may be considered as a rigid rotator, is 63.56 cm−1 calculate the moment of inertia and the bond length of the molecule. [Note: m(1H) = 1.0078 u and m(35Cl) = 34.9688 u.]

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If the wavenumber of the J = 3 ← 2 rotational transition of 1H35Cl, which may be considered as a rigid rotator, is 63.56 cm−1 calculate the moment of inertia and the bond length of the molecule.
[Note: m(1H) = 1.0078 u and m(35Cl) = 34.9688 u.]

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