The structure of [NO3]-is either trigonal planar or trigonal pyramidal draw both possible structures and determine the point group for each.

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The structure of [NO3]-is either trigonal planar or trigonal pyramidal draw both possible structures and determine the point group for each.

Which irreducible representations represent the translational and rotational modes for each possible structure of [NO3]-?

Which irreducible representations correspond to the vibrational modes for each possible structure of [NO3]-? How many degrees of freedom would you expect for each structure of [NO3]-?

Calculate T-vibrationaland determine which modes you expect to be IR active for each structure.

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