Which list correctly orders the following molecular transitions from lowest to…

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Problem

Which list correctly orders the following molecular transitions from lowest to highest energy? (a)

\text{vibrational} < \text{electronic} < \text{rotational}

(b)

\text{rotational} < \text{vibrational} < \text{electronic}

(c)

\text{electronic} < \text{rotational} < \text{vibrational}

(d)

\text{vibrational} < \text{rotational} < \text{electronic}