The pure rotational (microwave) spectrum of the gaseous molecule CN co...
Given:
- Equally spaced lines in pure rotational (microwave) spectrum of CN
- Separation between the lines = 3.7978 cm^-1
- Molar masses of C and N = 12.011 g/mol and 14.007 g/mol, respectively
To find:
- Inter-nuclear distance of CN molecule
Formula used:
- The separation between the rotational energy levels (ΔE) of a diatomic molecule is given by:
ΔE = hB,
where h is Planck's constant and B is the rotational constant.
- The rotational constant of a diatomic molecule is given by:
B = h / (8π^2μr_e^2),
where μ is the reduced mass of the molecule, and r_e is the equilibrium bond length.
- The reduced mass (μ) of a diatomic molecule is given by:
μ = m_1m_2 / (m_1 + m_2),
where m_1 and m_2 are the masses of the two atoms in the molecule.
- The equilibrium bond length of a diatomic molecule can be estimated using the formula:
r_e = (r_1 + r_2) / 2,
where r_1 and r_2 are the covalent radii of the two atoms in the molecule.
Solution:
1. Calculate the rotational constant (B) of CN molecule using the given separation between the lines:
ΔE = hB
⇒ B = ΔE / h
⇒ B = 3.7978 cm^-1 / (6.626 x 10^-34 J s)
⇒ B = 5.72 x 10^-4 cm^-1
2. Calculate the reduced mass (μ) of CN molecule:
μ = m_1m_2 / (m_1 + m_2)
⇒ μ = 12.011 x 14.007 / (12.011 + 14.007) g/mol
⇒ μ = 6.68 g/mol
3. Estimate the equilibrium bond length (r_e) of CN molecule using the covalent radii of carbon and nitrogen:
r_e = (r_1 + r_2) / 2
⇒ r_e = (0.77 Å + 0.75 Å) / 2
⇒ r_e = 0.76 Å = 0.76 x 10^-10 m
4. Calculate the inter-nuclear distance (r) of CN molecule using the rotational constant (B) and reduced mass (μ):
B = h / (8π^2μr_e^2)
⇒ r = √(h / (8π^2μB))
⇒ r = √((6.626 x 10^-34 J s) / (8π^2 x 6.68 x 10^-3 kg/mol x 5.72 x 10^-4 cm^-1))
⇒ r = 117 pm
Therefore, the inter-nuclear distance of CN molecule is 117 pm.
The pure rotational (microwave) spectrum of the gaseous molecule CN co...
Given is 2B and we have to find out r.
use the formula of B and then convert the answer in pm.