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The planar molecule $\mathrm{H_2CO}$. With the C=O bond along $z$ and the molecule in the $xz$ plane, its $C_{2v}$ vibrational representation is $3A_1+2B_1+B_2$. Interchanging the $x$ and $y$ axes interchanges the $B_1$ and $B_2$ labels; physical activity is unchanged.


Formaldehyde

1,3,5-Trioxane

C2v point group

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Formaldehyde

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