In the Absorption Spectrum of the Diatomic Molecule HCl the Central

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the absorption spectrum of the diatomic molecule HCl the central frequency is at 8.67 $\times$ 10¹³ Hz,while the absorption peaks on either side are separated by 5.9 $\times$ 10¹¹ Hz.What is the average moment of inertia of a rotating HCl molecule?

• A)1.4 \(\times\) 10^-47 kg.m²
• B)7.1 \(\times\) 10^-48 kg.m²
• C)1.1 \(\times\) 10^-45 kg.m²
• D)2.8 \(\times\) 10^-47 kg.m²
• E)None of these is correct.

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