Theoretically there should be no pure rotational spectrum in the microwave region for CH4 because the
(A) rotational transitions for this molecule lie in the infrared region of the spectrum.
(B) molecule contains no multiple bonds.
(C) molecule has no permanent dipole moment.
(D) separation between successive rotational energy levels is too small for rotational tra nsitions to be observed in the microwave region.
(E) vibrational transitions in this wavelength region obscure the rotational transitions.