Chapter 7, Problem 7E.8P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The experiment to prove that carbon atom or oxygen atom is bind to the haem group of myoglobin has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A molecule is made up of atoms that are bonded together by covalent bonds.  These bonds undergo a to and fro movement to vibrate.  The vibrational frequency of a bond is given by the expression as shown below.

    $v=\frac{1}{2\text{π}}\sqrt{\frac{k_f}{\mu }}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The experiment to determine the force constant of the $\text{CO}$ bond for myoglobin-bound carbon monoxide has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A molecule is made up of atoms that are bonded together by covalent bonds.  These bonds undergo a to and fro movement to vibrate.  The vibrational frequency of a bond is given by the expression as shown below.

    $v=\frac{1}{2\text{π}}\sqrt{\frac{k_f}{\mu }}$