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If a diatomic molecule possesses transla...

If a diatomic molecule possesses translatory , rotatory as well as vibratory motion, then its degrees of freedom should be

A

3

B

5

C

6

D

7

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The correct Answer is:
D
Total number of degrees of freedom equal to 7
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