Determination of Point Group of Molecules
Determination of Point Group of Molecules: Flow Chart
A Point Group describes all the symmetry operations that can be performed on a molecule that result in a conformation indistinguishable from the original.
Point Group Corresponding to Certain VSEPR Geometry of Molecules
| VSEPR Geometry | Point Group |
|---|---|
| Linear | D∞h | C∞h |
| Trigonal Planar | D3h |
| Trigonal Pyramidal | C3v |
| Trigonal bipyramidal | D3h |
| Tetrahedral | Td |
| See-Saw/Sawhorse | C2v |
| T-Shape | C2v |
| Octahedral | Oh |
| Square Planar | D4h |
| Pentagonal bipyramidal | D5h |
| Icosahedral | Ih |
| Bent / V-Shape | C2v |
| Square Pyramidal | C4v |
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