Consider the series of molecules SF6, SF5Cl, SF4Cl2, SF3Cl3. Assign each to the relevant point group and state whether or not the molecule is expected to be polar. If isomers are possible for any of these molecules, consider all possible structures.

Consider the series of molecules SF6, SF5Cl, SF4Cl2, SF3Cl3. Assign each to the relevant point group and state whether or not the molecule is expected to be polar. If isomers are possible for any of these molecules, consider all possible structures.

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Chapter13: Introduction To Symmetry In Quantum Mechanics

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Problem 13.31E: Structural isomers can have very different point groups. There are three isomers of dichlorobenzene....

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