No absorption is observed in the infrared spectrum of the atmosphere due to its major components, nitrogen and oxygen, because...(A). they are linear molecules(B). they are homonuclear molecules, whose bond, therefore, does not vibrate(C). they are molecules without a dipole moment(D). they are molecules with multiple bonds, which prevent an increase in vibration

No absorption is observed in the infrared spectrum of the atmosphere due to its major components, nitrogen and oxygen, because...(A). they are linear molecules(B). they are homonuclear molecules, whose bond, therefore, does not vibrate(C). they are molecules without a dipole moment(D). they are molecules with multiple bonds, which prevent an increase in vibration

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter7: Molecular Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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