The microwave spectrum of 13C160 shows the first four absorptions at the following wavenumbers (cm-): 3.673,...

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The microwave spectrum of 13C160 shows the first four absorptions at the following wavenumbers (cm-¹): 3.673, 7.345, 11.018, 14.690 (a) Explain the general form of this spectrum by considering the appropriate energy level diagram of a diatomic molecule. (b) Indicate the two selection rules that apply to molecular rotation. (c) Calculate the bond length of the molecule. Data: Speed of light, c = 3.00 x 108 m s-1 Planck constant, h = 6.63 x 10-34 J s Avogadro constant, NA = 6.02 x 1023 Relative atomic mass 1³C = 13.00 Relative atomic mass 160 = 15.99 The microwave spectrum of 13C160 shows the first four absorptions at the following wavenumbers (cm-¹): 3.673, 7.345, 11.018, 14.690 (a) Explain the general form of this spectrum by considering the appropriate energy level diagram of a diatomic molecule. (b) Indicate the two selection rules that apply to molecular rotation. (c) Calculate the bond length of the molecule. Data: Speed of light, c = 3.00 x 108 m s-1 Planck constant, h = 6.63 x 10-34 J s Avogadro constant, NA = 6.02 x 1023 Relative atomic mass 1³C = 13.00 Relative atomic mass 160 = 15.99

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