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The zero-point energy of the vibration of 35CI2 mimicking a harmonic oscillator with a force constant k = 2293.8 N/m is

A. 10.5 × 10-21 J

B. 14.8 × 10-21 J

C. 20.9 × 10-21 J

D. 20.6 × 10-21 J

Answer: Option B


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