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Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory,9780471149552

Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780471149552
ISBN10: 0471149551
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1997-12-16
Publisher(s): Wiley
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Summary

A Thorough But Understandable Introduction To Molecular Symmetry And Group Theory As Applied To Chemical Problems! In a friendly, easy-to-understand style, this new book invites the reader to discover by example the power of symmetry arguments for understanding theoretical problems in chemistry. The author shows the evolution of ideas and demonstrates the centrality of symmetry and group theory to a complete understanding of the theory of structure and bonding. Plus, the book offers explicit demonstrations of the most effective techniques for applying group theory to chemical problems, including the tabular method of reducing representations and the use of group-subgroup relationships for dealing with infinite-order groups. Also Available From Wiley: * Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry, 3/E, by Bodie E. Douglas, Darl H. McDaniel, and John J. Alexander 0-471-62978-2 * Basic Inorganic Chemistry, 3/E, by F. Albert Cotton, Paul Gaus, and Geoffrey Wilkinson 0-471-50532-3

Author Biography

Robert L. Carter is the author of Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Fundamental Concepts
1(39)
1.1 Symmetry Operations and Elements
1(11)
1.2 Defining the Coordinate System
12(2)
1.3 Combining Symmetry Operations
14(4)
1.4 Symmetry Point Groups
18(3)
1.5 Point Groups of Molecules
21(7)
1.6 Systematic Point Group Classification
28(5)
1.7 Optical Activity and Symmetry
33(2)
Problems
35(5)
CHAPTER 2 Representations of Groups
40(26)
2.1 Irreducible Representations
40(3)
2.2 Unit Vector Transformations
43(3)
2.3 Reducible Representations
46(6)
2.4 More Complex Groups and Standard Character Tables
52(9)
2.5 General Relationships of Irreducible Representations
61(3)
Problems
64(2)
CHAPTER 3 Techniques and Relationships for Chemical Applications
66(22)
3.1 Systematic Reduction of Reducible Representations
66(4)
3.2 Handling Representations with Imaginary Characters
70(3)
3.3 Group-Subgroup Relationships: Descent and Ascent in Symmetry
73(6)
3.4 Reducing Representations of Groups with Infinite Order
79(2)
3.5 More About Direct Products
81(4)
Problems
84(4)
CHAPTER 4 Symmetry and Chemical Bonding
88(50)
4.1 Orbital Symmetries and Overlap
88(6)
4.2 Valence Bond Theory and Hybrid Orbitals
94(10)
4.3 Localized and Delocalized Molecular Orbitals
104(13)
4.4 MX(n) Molecules with Pi-Bonding
117(9)
4.5 Pi-Bonding in Aromatic Ring Systems
126(6)
Problems
132(6)
CHAPTER 5 Equations for Wave Functions
138(26)
5.1 Formulating SALCs with Projection Operators
138(11)
5.2 SALCs of Pi Systems
149(4)
5.3 Formulating Hybrid Orbitals
153(4)
5.4 Systems with Nonequivalent Positions
157(5)
Problems
162(2)
CHAPTER 6 Vibrational Spectroscopy
164(37)
6.1 Vibrational Modes and Their Symmetries
165(15)
6.2 Symmetry-Based Selection Rules and Their General Consequences
180(5)
6.3 Spectroscopic Activities and Structures of Nonlinear Molecules
185(5)
6.4 Linear Molecules
190(2)
6.5 Overtones, Combinations, and Other Complications
192(6)
Problems
198(3)
CHAPTER 7 Transition Metal Complexes
201(60)
7.1 Crystal Field Theory
201(9)
7.2 Jahn-Teller Distortions and Other Crystal Fields
210(4)
7.3 Molecular Orbital Approach to Bonding in Complexes
214(13)
7.4 Terms of Free Ions with d(n) Configurations
227(6)
7.5 Splitting of Terms
233(15)
7.6 Electronic Spectra of Transition Metal Complexes
248(8)
Problems
256(5)
APPENDIX A Point Group Character Tables 261(11)
APPENDIX B Correlation Tables 272(12)
APPENDIX C Normal Modes of Some Common Structures 284(5)
APPENDIX D Tanabe and Sugano Diagrams 289(4)
INDEX 293

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