Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory

Workshop 2 — Point groups


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  • Exercise 1

    For each molecule/shape shown below, determine its point group, whether it is chiral, whether it has a dipole moment and fill in the table.

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    PF5
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    Hg22+
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    Point Group
    Chiral?
    Dipole Moment?

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