A semi-classical theory is employed to investigate the number of bound and rotationally pre-dissociating states of diatomic molecules as a function of the rotational angular momentum, J, for various model interatomic potentials. The vibrational and rotational separation of the highest pre-dissociating states is also considered. The dominating influence of the long-range portion of the potential on these results for small values of J is discussed.
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