Conformation and bonding of 2-methoxypyridine and its monohydrate from rotational spectra

Wanying Cheng1, Yang Zheng1, Gang Feng1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Daxuecheng South Rd. 55, 401331 Chongqing, China.

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