The rotational constant for the molecule 1H35Cl is B = 10.60 cm-1. Using Boltzmann statistics, determine the most likely rotational state J that such a molecule would be expected to have at a temperature of 300 K.

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The rotational constant for the molecule 1H35Cl is B = 10.60 cm-1. Using Boltzmann statistics, determine the most likely rotational state J that such a molecule would be expected to have at a
temperature of 300 K.
Transcribed Image Text:The rotational constant for the molecule 1H35Cl is B = 10.60 cm-1. Using Boltzmann statistics, determine the most likely rotational state J that such a molecule would be expected to have at a temperature of 300 K.
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