Inorganic Chemistry
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.37P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The point group of each
Concept Introduction: Every molecule has a set of symmetry operations. These symmetry operations describe the overall symmetry of the molecule. This whole set of symmetry operations are known as point group.
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