The Rotation Spectrum of the HCl Molecule Has Been Observed

question 28

Multiple Choice

The rotation spectrum of the HCl molecule has been observed in the far infrared, around 50 × 10−⁶ m. The spacing between successive lines in the spectrum corresponds to radiation of wavelength equal to 5 microns (1 μm = 10−⁶ m) . Determine the frequency of the photon associated with this transition.

• A) 6 × 10¹⁴ Hz
• B) 6 × 10¹² Hz
• C) 6 × 10¹¹ Hz
• D) 6 × 10¹³ Hz
• E) 6 × 10¹⁰ Hz

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