The vibrational spectrum of a molecule exhibits a strong line with P and R branches at a frequency $${\nu _1}$$ and a weaker line at a frequency $${\nu _2}$$ . The frequency $${\nu _3}$$ is not shown up. Its vibrational Raman spectrum shows a strongly polarized line at frequency $${\nu _3}$$ and no feature at $${\nu _1}$$ and $${\nu _2}$$ .
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The molecule could be linear
B. The molecule lacks a centre of inversion
C. $${\nu _1}$$ arises from a symmetric stretching mode
D. $${\nu _3}$$ arises from a bending mode
Answer: Option A
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