In: Chemistry
1. How many vibrational modes do the following molecules or ions possess? [ Hints: Lewis structure may be helpful]
(a) NH3
(b) CO2
(C) C2H6
(d) NO2-
Answer:
a) NH3 : (C3V point group)
Ammonia is the Non linear molecule for this vibrational modes = 3N - 6
N = number of atoms
= 3 x 3-6
= 9-6
= 3
-N-H symmetric streching 3534 cm-1
-N-H Assymetric streching 3464 cm-1
-N-H Assymetric streching 3464 cm-1
-N-H Assymetric streching 3464 cm-1
b) CO2 :
It is the linear molecule
Vibrational modes = 3N - 5 N = number of atoms
= 3 x 3 - 5
= 4
-C-O Assymetric streching 2565 cm-1
-C-O symetric streching 1480 cm-1
c) C6H6: (D6h point group)
Planar molecule
Vibrational modes = 3N - 6 N =12
= 3 x 12 - 6
= 36 - 6
= 30
NO2- :
Non linear molecule
= 3N - 6 N = 3
= 3 x 3 - 6
= 9-6
= 3