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Which of the following molecules may show a pure rotational microwave absorption spectrum: (i) H2O, (ii) H2O2, (iii) NH3, (iv) N2O?

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Chapter12: Thermodynamic Processes And Thermochemistry

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Which of the following molecules may show a pure rotational microwave absorption spectrum: (i) H₂O, (ii) H₂O₂, (iii) NH₃, (iv) N₂O?

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