How Can We Differentiate Bent and Linear Structures for AB₂

question 6

Multiple Choice

How can we differentiate bent and linear structures for AB₂ molecules using IR spectroscopy?

• A) Bent structure will show both symmetric and antisymmetric vibrations, linear only antisymmetric.
• B) Linear structure will show both symmetric and antisymmetric vibrations, bent only symmetric.
• C) We cannot do conclusive differentiation without Raman spectroscopy.

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