It is possible to approximate the rotational partition function for diatomic molecules by replacing the infinite sum over states with an integral. Why might this be less accurate for H₂? OH₂ has a smaller mass so its rotational constant will be very small. OH₂ has a very high vibrational frequency so the spacings between its energy levels will be large. O the moment of inertia for H₂ is OH₂ has a shorter bond length so its rotational constant will be very small. the integral diverges for smaller-sized diatomic molecules.

It is possible to approximate the rotational partition function for diatomic molecules by replacing the infinite sum over states with an integral. Why might this be less accurate for H₂? OH₂ has a smaller mass so its rotational constant will be very small. OH₂ has a very high vibrational frequency so the spacings between its energy levels will be large. O the moment of inertia for H₂ is OH₂ has a shorter bond length so its rotational constant will be very small. the integral diverges for smaller-sized diatomic molecules.

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