Introduction into the
Symmetry of Molecules

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There is the symmetry elements: S 2n , C 2 , s h, s v.

There are theoretically n values l, 2, 3..., to assume, arises the multiplicity of the point groups can. (contrary to conditions with molecules crystals cannot assume n any more all values of n). For reasons of the space fulfilment only the cases n = l, 2, 3, 4, 6 occur. Therefore there are only 32 point groups, those with crystals the 32 crystal classes corresponds.)
Note the fact that n in each concrete molecule evenly even is given to the appropriate axis of rotation by the value of n (e.g. for NH 3 is considered as group of points of C 3v , because n is equal to 3).

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