Point groups and structures

Point group of px orbital?

C∞v

Point group of py orbital?

C∞v

Point group of pz orbital?

C∞v

Point group of dz2 orbital?

D∞h

Point group of the dx2-y2 orbital?

C2v

What is the point group of the dyz orbital?

C2v

Point group of dxz orbital?

C2v

Point group of dxy orbital?

C2v

What is the C1 point group, what does it look like, and is it low or high symmetry?

Also known as E or identity operation it means there is no other operation that can be performed. Low symmetry

What is the Cs point group, what does it look like, and is it low or high symmetry?

There is only one mirror plane and that is the only symmetry operation that can be done. Low symmetry

What is the Ci point group, what does it look like, and is it low or high symmetry?

The only symmetry operation is an inversion. It is low symmetry.

What is the C∞v point group, what does it look like and is it low or high symmetry?

A linear molecule with an infinite number of rotations and infinite number of reflection planes on an axis. No inversion center. High symmetry

What is the D∞h point group, what does it look like and is it low or high symmetry?

A linear molecule with an infinite number of rotations and reflections on an axis. As well as a perpendicular C2 axis, perpendicular reflection plane, and inversion center. High symmetry.

What is the Td point group, what does it look like and is it low or high symmetry?

Most molecules have a tetrahedral geometry. With 4 C3 axes, 3 C2 axes, 3 S4 axes, and 6 d reflection planes. No C4 axes. High symmetry.

What is the Oh point group, what does it look like and is it low or high symmetry?

Molecules with an octahedral structure with 48 symmetry operations. High symmetry.

What is the Ih point group, what does it look like and is it low or high symmetry?

Molecules with an Icosahedral structure with 120 operations. High symmetry.