A molecule has a C3 rotation axis as its principal axis and a on reflection plane perpendicular to it. In addition, it has other symmetry elements, but which of the following elements is impossible for it to have? ⒸS3 axis O C₂ axis Oi (inversion center) av plane

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A molecule has a C3 rotation axis as its principal axis and a σ reflection plane perpendicular to it. In addition, it has other symmetry
elements, but which of the following elements is impossible for it to have?
S3 axis
C₂ axis
OOO
¡ (inversion center)
o plane
Transcribed Image Text:A molecule has a C3 rotation axis as its principal axis and a σ reflection plane perpendicular to it. In addition, it has other symmetry elements, but which of the following elements is impossible for it to have? S3 axis C₂ axis OOO ¡ (inversion center) o plane
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