Multiple choice

Match the items of List-A (molecules) with those of List-B (corresponding point groups) and select the correct answer.

Molecules
Corresponding point groups
P. CH4 1. D3h
Q. BCl3 2. D3v
R. HCCH 3. Td
S. (C5H5)2Fe 4. D5h
5. D2h

  1. P - 2, Q - 1, R - 5, S - 4

  2. P - 3, Q - 5, R - 1, S - 2

  3. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 5, S - 4

  4. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 2

  5. P - 2, Q - 4, R - 5, S - 1
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The molecules: CH4, BCl3, HCCH and (C5H5)2Fe have point groups, Td, D3h, D2h and D5h, respectively. Hence, the presentation of codes P - 3, Q - 1, R - 5, S - 4 is correct.

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