Lesson Worksheet: Point Groups Chemistry
In this worksheet, we will practice finding the point group of a molecule by listing its inversion, reflection, rotation, and rotoinversion symmetries.
Q1:
What is the point group of water?
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Q2:
A molecule has the following symmetries only: , , and . What is the point group of the molecule?
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Q3:
A molecule is linear, without a center of inversion. What is its point group?
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Q4:
What is the point group of ?
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Q5:
A molecule has the following symmetries only: , , , and . What is the point group of this molecule?
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- E
Q6:
What is the point group of ?
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