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4. Describe an object in nature (not a molecule or ion!) whose symmetry corresponds to each of the following point groups, and give a brief explanation why. a. Cs b. Су С. Dạh

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Chapter13: Introduction To Symmetry In Quantum Mechanics

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Problem 13.32E

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4. Describe an object in nature (not a molecule or ion!) whose symmetry corresponds to each of
the following point groups, and give a brief explanation why.
а. С,
b. C2v
C.
D4h

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