Introduction into the
Symmetry of Molecules

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You saw the reference axis C3 surely immediately. Colinear with it is S6 (if you did not detect this axis, then you look up step 87 ; there this case was discussed in detail). Perpendicularly to C3 three axes of proper rotation C2 are available; when turn around these axles the upper CH3 group is transferred in each case and turned around into the lower. Additionally three mirror planes sd are present, which bisect the angles between C2.
From occurring S6 the existence of an inversion center (S63 = i follows, see step 91 ).
Note now all from these symmetry elements produced symmetry operations!

Go now to step 119 !