Question 2| A series of Stokes lines separated by 5.752 cm1 are observed in the rotational Raman spectrum of 02. (a) What is the rotational constant of O2? Show all working. (b) Determine the moment of inertia for O2. Show all working. (c) Determine the bond length of O2. Show all working.

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A series of Stokes lines separated by 5.752 cm1 are observed in the rotational Raman spectrum of 02.
(a) What is the rotational constant of O2? Show all working.
(b) Determine the moment of inertia for 02. Show all working.
(c) Determine the bond length of O2. Show all working.
(d) Briefly explain what assumption was made about the molecular structure in order for the above
calculation to be carried out.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 2| A series of Stokes lines separated by 5.752 cm1 are observed in the rotational Raman spectrum of 02. (a) What is the rotational constant of O2? Show all working. (b) Determine the moment of inertia for 02. Show all working. (c) Determine the bond length of O2. Show all working. (d) Briefly explain what assumption was made about the molecular structure in order for the above calculation to be carried out.
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