True or False: It is possible for a molecule to have a mirror plane that is parallel to the principal rotation axis, and a mirror plane that is perpendicular to the principal rotation axis. (If true, give an example. If false, briefly explain why.)

True or False: It is possible for a molecule to have a mirror plane that is parallel to the principal rotation axis, and a mirror plane that is perpendicular to the principal rotation axis. (If true, give an example. If false, briefly explain why.)

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Chapter14: Rotational And Vibrational Spectroscopy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14.13E

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