Teaching CSIR NET Mock Test Series Chemical Sciences Chemical Applications of Group Theory Point Group
The molecule MX5 belongs to the point group D3h. Elongation of both the axial M-X bonds yields A and elongation of one of the M-X equatorial bonds yields B.
The point groups of A and B, respectively, are
[Elongating both the axial bonds:
Elongating one of the equatorial bonds:
1
C3V and D3h
2
D3h and C3V
3
C3V and C2V
4
D3h and C2V