Calculate the Rotational Partition Function for Acetylene, C₂H₂, at 298

question 6

Multiple Choice

Calculate the rotational partition function for acetylene, C₂H₂, at 298 K. The rotational constant of acetylene is 3.529  10¹⁰ Hz.

• A) 88
• B) 1.0
• C) 176
• D) 53

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