Q. A diatomic molecule has how many degrees of freedom
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Explanation
(c) A diatomic molecule has three translational and two rotational degrees of freedom
Hence total degrees of freedom $f = 3 + 2 = 5$
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