The result of the product C₂(x) C₂(y) is

Q73 · CSIR-NET Chemistry, June 2014

Paper: CSIR-NET June 2014 · Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Group Theory · Topic: Group Theory – General · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The result of the product $\mathrm{C}_{2}(\mathrm{x}) \mathrm{C}_{2}(\mathrm{y})$ is

(a)E

(b)$\sigma_{xy}$

(c)$C_2(z)$

(d)i

Answer

Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Two perpendicular C₂ rotations combine to a rotation about the third axis: C₂(x)C₂(y) = C₂(z).

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