Introduction into the
Symmetry of Molecules

Step: 117

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From the six symmetry operations of the NH ₃ (E, C ₃, C ₃², s _v⁽¹⁾, s _v⁽²⁾, s _v⁽³⁾ ) a point group of symmetry called C _3v exist. Generally C_nv defines a point group of symmetry, which orders from the following symmetry operations:

E, C _n, C _n²,C _n³..., C _n^n-1, s _v⁽¹⁾, s _v⁽²⁾..., s _v⁽ⁿ⁾

These symmetry operations are produced by the symmetry elements C _n (reference axle) and n mirror planes s _v.

We remind you again: The groups of points of symmetry do not consist of the symmetry elements, but from of these produced symmetry operations. (comparisons also step 109 )

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Introduction into the Symmetry of Molecules

Step: 117

Introduction into the
Symmetry of Molecules