Multiple Choice
How can we differentiate bent and linear structures for AB2 molecules using IR spectroscopy?
A) Bent structure will show both symmetric and antisymmetric vibrations, linear only antisymmetric.
B) Linear structure will show both symmetric and antisymmetric vibrations, bent only symmetric.
C) We cannot do conclusive differentiation without Raman spectroscopy.
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