Consider the molecule CH3Cl. (a) To what point group does the molecule belong? (b) How many normal modes of vibration does the molecule have? (c) What are the symmetry species of the normal modes of vibration of this molecule? (d) Which of the vibrational modes of this molecule are infrared active? (e) Which of the vibrational modes of this molecule are Raman active?

Consider the molecule CH3Cl. (a) To what point group does the molecule belong? (b) How many normal modes of vibration does the molecule have? (c) What are the symmetry species of the normal modes of vibration of this molecule? (d) Which of the vibrational modes of this molecule are infrared active? (e) Which of the vibrational modes of this molecule are Raman active?

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Chapter13: Introduction To Symmetry In Quantum Mechanics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13.56E

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