Question
Physical Chemistry Question on Molecular structure and Chemical bonding
Among the following, the correct statement(s) is (are) :
A
C2 symmetry element is present in H2O and H2O2 but NOT in PCl5.
B
both C2 and C3 symmetry elements are present in CCl4 and SF6.
C
one σh and three σd symmetry elements are present in benzene.
D
σv symmetry element is present in NH3 but NOT in BF3.
Answer
both C2 and C3 symmetry elements are present in CCl4 and SF6.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : both C2 and C3 symmetry elements are present in CCl4 and SF6 and (C) : one σh and three σd symmetry elements are present in benzene.