The translational degrees of freedom $(f_t)$ and rotational degrees of freedom $(f_r)$ of a $CH_4$ molecule are:

  • A
    $f_t=2$ and $f_r=2$
  • B
    $f_t=3$ and $f_r=3$
  • C
    $f_t=3$ and $f_r=2$
  • D
    $f_t=2$ and $f_r=3$

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