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What is meant by n-fold axis of symmetry?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of n-fold Axis of Symmetry**: An n-fold axis of symmetry refers to a characteristic of a molecule where it can be rotated around a central axis by a specific angle (360°/n) and still appear the same. This means that after each rotation, the molecule looks indistinguishable from its original form. 2. **Understanding the Concept**: To illustrate this, consider a square. If you rotate the square by 90 degrees (which is 360°/4), it still looks like a square. This indicates that the square has a 4-fold axis of symmetry (n=4). ...
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ICSE-HALOALKANES AND HALOARENES -EXERCISE (PART - II DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS) (VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
  1. What is meant by chiral or asymmetric carbon?

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  2. What is meant by centre of symmetry?

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  3. What is meant by n-fold axis of symmetry?

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  4. What is the condition of achirality?

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  5. What is meant by chirality of molecules ?

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  6. Name the instrument used for measuring specific rotation.

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  7. Identify chiral and achiral molecules in each of the following pairs o...

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  10. An alkyl halide having molecular formula C4H9Cl is optically active. ...

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  11. Identify and indicate the presence of chirality, if any in the followi...

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  12. Draw the structural isomer of C3H6Cl2 which can exhibit optical isomer...

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  13. What is meant by racemic mixture ?

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  14. What is meant by resolution?

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  15. Substance A is 1:1 mixture of two compounds I and II: Will the m...

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  16. Arrange the following in the order of their increasing reactivity in n...

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  18. Identify A and B in the CH3Br + Mg ("ether") to A overset(H2O)toB.

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