H. Exercises:
6. What is the Symmetry of this Capped Tris Chelate Complex of Cu2+


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This Copper(II) complex is one more example of a capped tris chelate that yields a particularly beautiful structure. More Info/Reference
1. Determine the symmetry operations for the molecule and assign it to a point group.
2. Is this ion chiral? If so, is this a Λ or a Δ Isomer? If it is not chiral, give an explanation based on symmetry arguments.

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Resources developed by Marion E. Cass, Carleton College and updated in 2014. Computations and content done in consultation with Henry S. Rzepa, Imperial College, London