c) The actual point group symmetry of [Mo(CNH)8]++ is C1 Without any calculations, how can you know that all of the vibrational modes are IR active?

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c) The actual point group symmetry of [Mo(CNH)s]4+ is C1
Without any
calculations, how can you know that all of the vibrational modes are IR active?
Transcribed Image Text:c) The actual point group symmetry of [Mo(CNH)s]4+ is C1 Without any calculations, how can you know that all of the vibrational modes are IR active?
2. The complex [Mo(CNH)8]+ is an eight-coordinate complex
The ligand used is isocyanate (RCN where R = H in this
case but can be many different alkyl substituents).
Transcribed Image Text:2. The complex [Mo(CNH)8]+ is an eight-coordinate complex The ligand used is isocyanate (RCN where R = H in this case but can be many different alkyl substituents).
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