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Slide 01403341 03a Molsym
Slide 01403341 03a Molsym
Molecular Symmetry
The symmetry elements of objects
The systematic discussion of symmetry is called
MOLECULAR SYMMETRY group theory.
For instance, a rotation (a symmetry operation) For instance, a rotation (a symmetry operation)
is carried out around an axis (the corresponding is carried out around an axis (the corresponding
symmetry element). symmetry element).
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Molecular Symmetry
(a) The groups C1, Ci, and Cs