Suppose that a methane molecule became distorted to (a) C3v symmetry by the lengthening
Chapter 12, Problem 12.9(choose chapter or problem)
Suppose that a methane molecule became distorted to (a) C3v symmetry by the lengthening of one bond, (b) C2v symmetry, by a kind of scissors action in which one bond angle opened and another closed slightly. Would more d orbitals become available for bonding?
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