Why do some molecules have symmetry different from that expected?

Examination of "symmetry avoidance", in which a given molecular system assumes an equilibrium structure of lower symmetry than expected on the basis of chemical intuition and/or meta-theoretical concepts.

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 1989-06, Vol.66 (6), p.471
Main Author: Heilbronner, Edgar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Molecules
Symmetry
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Summary:Examination of "symmetry avoidance", in which a given molecular system assumes an equilibrium structure of lower symmetry than expected on the basis of chemical intuition and/or meta-theoretical concepts.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed066p471