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The rotational partition function for a diatomic molecule of moment of inertia $$I$$ at a temperature T is given by

A. $$\frac{{I{k_B}T}}{{{\hbar ^2}}}$$

B. $$\frac{{2I{k_B}T}}{{{\hbar ^2}}}$$

C. $$\frac{{3I{k_B}T}}{{{\hbar ^2}}}$$

D. $$\frac{{I{k_B}T}}{{2{\hbar ^2}}}$$

Answer: Option B


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