Physical Chemistry
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Author: Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas
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Chapter 13, Problem 13.35E
Interpretation Introduction
(a)
Interpretation:
The formula of the possible molecules in which carbon atoms are present in the vertices of the five Platonic solids is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
A symmetry operation is defined as an action on an object to reproduce an arrangement that is identical to its original spatial arrangement. The spatial arrangement of the object remains identical after a symmetry operation. The point of reference through which a symmetry operation takes place is termed as a symmetry element.
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(b)
Interpretation:
Two smallest molecules that contain various symmetry elements are to be identified.
Concept introduction:
A symmetry operation is defined as an action on an object to reproduce an arrangement that is identical to its original spatial arrangement. The spatial arrangement of the object remains identical after a symmetry operation. The point of reference through which a symmetry operation takes place is termed as a symmetry element.
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