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To assign a point group to a molecule, you first identify its symmetry elements such as rotation axes, mirror planes, and inversion centers. Then, use those elements to determine the point group using crystallographic tables or software. The resulting point group describes the overall symmetry of the molecule.
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What is point group Dn?
Point group D_n is a type of symmetry group in chemistry and crystallography. It has a 2-fold rotational axis with n total symmetry elements, including reflections and rotations. The "D" indicates that there are perpendicular C2 axes in the group.
How melting and boiling point varied in a period?
Generally melting point and boiling point increase up to group 6 and then decrease.
Which trend decreases for metals down a group?
Melting Point
What element has the highest melting point of its group?
The element with the highest melting point in its group is carbon. Specifically, graphite has the highest melting point among the carbon allotropes, which is higher than the melting points of other elements in its group.
What happens to the melting point of the alkali metals as the atom increase in size?
As we move down the group, the melting point decreases.
