The H₂O molecule is an asymmetric rotor with rotational constants 27.877 cm¹¹, 14.512 cm³¹, and 9.285 cm³¹. Calculate the rotational partition function of the molecule at (i) 25 °C, (ii) 100 °C. Hi! Need help with this physical chemistry question. Please explain steps and formulas thanks!

The H₂O molecule is an asymmetric rotor with rotational constants 27.877 cm¹¹, 14.512 cm³¹, and 9.285 cm³¹. Calculate the rotational partition function of the molecule at (i) 25 °C, (ii) 100 °C. Hi! Need help with this physical chemistry question. Please explain steps and formulas thanks!

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Chapter18: More Statistical Thermodynamics

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