The number of C₂ axes in CCl₄ is ____ · ABC26PH0467

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Group Theory · Topic: Group Theory – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The number of $\mathrm{C}_{2}$ axes in $\mathrm{CCl}_{4}$ is ____

Answer

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Explanation

Answer: 3 — In CCl₄ (Td) the S₄ axes coincide with the three C₂ axes, which bisect opposite Cl–C–Cl angle pairs.

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