UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2016 · Mains Paper II
Q8(iii). Chlorine force constant
Question
The vibrational wavenumber of ³⁵Cl₂ is 559.71 cm⁻¹. Calculate the Cl–Cl force constant, taking the atomic weight as exactly 35.
Answer in brief
k=3.23×10² N m⁻¹.
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All parts of Question 8
- 8(ii) Ground-state oscillator wavefunction3 marks
- 8(iii) Chlorine force constant4 marks
- 8(i) Harmonic-oscillator levels3 marks