Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The expected ratios of molecules in odd rotational states to even rotational stated for given molecule is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The antisymmetric spin states represent the even rotational states while symmetric spin states represent the odd rotational states.
The odd rotational states are calculated by,
The even rotational states are calculated by,
Where,
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(b)
Interpretation:
The expected ratios of molecules in odd rotational states to even rotational stated for given molecule is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The antisymmetric spin states represent the even rotational states while symmetric spin states represent the odd rotational states.
The odd rotational states are calculated by,
The even rotational states are calculated by,
Where,
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EBK PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
- Physical ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781133958437Author:Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, TomasPublisher:Wadsworth Cengage Learning,