The Absorption of a Photon of Wavelength 4

question 90

Multiple Choice

The absorption of a photon of wavelength 4.67 × 10^-6 m is necessary for a CO molecule to pass from the lowest vibrational energy level to the next highest vibrational level.If this higher vibrational level has an energy of 6.41 × 10^-20 J,what is the energy of the lowest vibrational level? (h = 6.626 × 10^-34 J ∙ s)

• A)1.60 × 10^-20 J
• B)2.15 × 10^-20 J
• C)3.20 × 10^-20 J
• D)4.26 × 10^-20 J

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