Question

The absorption of a photon of wavelength 4.67 × 10^-6 m is necessary for a CO molecule to pass from the lowest vibrational energy level to the next highest vibrational level. If this higher vibrational level has an energy of 6.41 × 10^-20 J, what is the energy of the lowest vibrational level? (h = 6.626 × 10^-34 J ∙ s; c = 3.00 x 10⁸ m/s) SHOW WORK.

A. 2.15 x 10-²⁰ J

B. 3.20 x 10^-20 J

C. 4.26 x 10^-20 J

D. 1.60 x 10^-20 J