Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
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Author: Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas
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Chapter 18, Problem 18.30E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The expected ratio of rotational partition functions for H2 and D2 is to be calculated. The expected ratio of rotational partition function is to be compared with the answer from exercise 18.18.

Concept introduction:

The rotational partition function of the diatomic molecule at high temperature is represented as,

qrot=Tθr

Where,

θr represents the rotational temperature.

T represents the temperature.

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