Wavenumber of corresponding isotope peak in IR?

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The infrared spectrum of carbon monoxide (CO) exhibits a vibrational absorption peak at 2170 cm-1. The calculated force constant for the CO bond is 1900 N/m. For the corresponding peak of the isotope 14CO, the calculated wavenumber is 2079 cm-1, while the expected value is 2083 cm-1. The discrepancy suggests a potential rounding error, but the assumption that the force constant remains constant across isotopes is confirmed as valid.

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Homework Statement


The infrared spectrum of CO shows a vibrational absorption peak at 2170 cm-1
(a) What is the force constant of the CO bond?
(b) At what wavenumber would the corresponding peak for
14CO occur?

Homework Equations


k=ω2μ = (2πcv)2μ

The Attempt at a Solution


So I solved part a correctly and the force constant for CO = 1900N/m
For part b I assumed the force constant was the same for both isotopes so :
v12(√μ1214) = v14
I got v14 = 2079cm-1. However, the posted answer is 2083cm-1.
I realize this isn't a very big difference, but I can't see a reason why my answer shouldn't be exact if I'm using the exact wavelength given and amus for the reduced mass (as in 12 and 14 for C, and 16 for O). So am I incorrect in assuming the force constants are the same? If the force constant is different for the isotopes, how would I go about solving this question since I would have two unknowns (k14 and v14).
 
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Could be a rounding error.
How did you calculate the reduced masses?

The force constant should be the same.
 

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