UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2016 · Mains Paper II
Q13(a)(iii). Information for bond length
Question
What additional information is needed to calculate the bond length of this diatomic molecule? Explain.
Answer in brief
The isotopic masses of the two atoms, hence their reduced mass, are needed.
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CoversInformation for bond lengthRotational spectroscopy
All parts of Question 13
- 13(a)(i) Rotational constant2 marks
- 13(a)(ii) Higher rotational transition2 marks
- 13(a)(iii) Information for bond length2 marks
- 13(b) Electronic transition in a box7 marks
- 13(c) Diene concentration7 marks