Rotational energy levels — UPSC Physics Optional CSE 2001 Paper II

(i) Discuss qualitatively the occurrence of rotational energy levels at a diatomic molecule. Write down the selection rule. (ii) Is it possible to obtain rotational spectra of \text{H}_2, \text{HF}, \text{O}_2, and \text{NO} molecules? Can one obtain pure rotational spectra in emission? Comment (on both of the above-mentioned queries). (iii) In \text{CO} molecule J = 0 \rightarrow J = 1 line occurs at frequency 1.153 \times 10^{11}\text{ Hz}. Calculate the moment of inertia of \text{CO} molecule.