Question
Physical Chemistry Question on Atomic spectroscopy
The molecule XY2 is microwave active and its vibration-rotation spectrum shows only P and R transitions. In the correct structure,
A
X is the central atom in linear XY2.
B
X is the central atom in bent XY2.
C
Y is the central atom in linear XY2.
D
Y is the central atom in bent XY2.
Answer
X is the central atom in bent XY2.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : X is the central atom in bent XY2.