Inorganic Chemistry
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321811059
Author: Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer, Donald A. Tarr
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.4P
Determine the point groups for
a. Naphthalene
b. 1,8-Dichloronaphthalene
c. 1,5-Dichloronaphthalene
d. 1,2-Dichloronaphthalene
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