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How to identify the existence of plane of symmetry, line of symmetry, axis of symmetry and point of symmetry in a molecule?

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Saurabh Sood

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28 Jun 2008 20:25:59 IST

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1) For plane of symmetry, check if the molecule can be divided into two equal halves.

2) Centre of Symmetry: Check if a pt exists such that it is equidistant from similar atoms on either side. that pt will be the pt of symmetry.

3) Axis of Symmetry : Rotate the molecule by 360 degrees, and check if u get a similar structure.

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29 Jun 2008 15:16:23 IST

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should I rotate about horizontal axis or vertical one

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as far as i know, u can rotate it either way

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