A rotational spectrum of carbon monoxide appears at wavelengths near 2.6 mm

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A rotational spectrum of carbon monoxide appears at wavelengths near 2.6 mm, whereas an electronic absorption band for the same molecule occurs at 150 nm. Describe how these two observations reflect differences in the spacing of molecular energy levels.

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