The total number of symmetry elements in diborane molecule is -

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CONCEPT:

Symmetry Elements in Molecules

  • Symmetry elements are geometrical entities about which a symmetry operation is performed in a molecule.
  • Common symmetry elements include planes of symmetry, axes of symmetry, and centers of symmetry.
  • In the context of molecular symmetry, the total number of symmetry elements can help determine the point group of the molecule.

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