Chapter 10, Problem 10C.2AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The transition ${\text{A}}_{\text{1}}\to {\text{A}}_{\text{2}}$ is forbidden or not for electric dipole transition in a ${\text{C}}_{\text{3v}}$ molecule has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A symmetry operation is defined as an action on an object to reproduce an arrangement using symmetry argument.  The spatial arrangement of the object remains identical after a symmetry operation.  The point of reference through which a symmetry operation takes place is termed as a symmetry element.