The Indigo® Instruments 68821W molecular model kit comes with parts to build several structures illustrating C2v point group symmetry including cyclohexane.
A molecule’s symmetry, such as C2vC_{2v}C2v, simpliifies the complexity of molecular orbital calculations such as symmetry-adapted linear combinations (SALCs) & aids chemists in applying group theory to predict molecular vibrations, electronic transitions, and bonding characteristics.
The C2vC_{2v}C2v point group includes molecules such as water (H?O), formaldehyde (methanal/CH?O), hydrogen sulfide (H?S), ammonia, trisilane (Si3H8), thioformaldehyde, cyclopropene, propane, diazomethane and cyanamide. Molecules with this symmetry have a single two-fold rotational axis and two perpendicular mirror planes.
If you click on the links to the above compounds, you will see them built in the same model style with reference to our 68827W chemistry advanced organic chemistry molecular model set. The Indigo® 3D Molecular Model Builder will indicate which extra parts might be required.
| P/N | Description | QTY |
|---|---|---|
| 68186-20 | Wobbly bond, 20mm, each | 104 |
| 68186-25 | Wobbly bond, 25mm, each | 10 |
| 68186-30 | Wobbly bond, 30mm, each | 52 |
| 68186-35 | Wobbly bond, 35mm, each | 39 |
| 68186-50 | Wobbly bond, 50mm, each | 10 |
| 68216C | Atom, Orbit, H "a", white, 1 prong | 95 |
| 68217C | Atom, Orbit, N "a", blue, 1 prong | 2 |
| 68219C | Atom, Orbit, F "a", light green, 1 prong | 15 |
| 68221C | Atom, Orbit, Cl "a", green, 1 prong | 16 |
| 68228C | Atom, Orbit, S "c", 100 degree, yellow | 8 |
| 68230C | Atom, Orbit, O "d", 110 degree, red | 8 |
| 68241C | Atom, Orbit, C "j", planar: 120-120-120, black | 1 |
| 68244C | Atom, Orbit, C "k", tetrahedral, black | 50 |
| 68245C | Atom, Orbit, N "k", tetrahedral, blue | 8 |
| 68247C | Atom, Orbit, P "k", tetrahedral, purple | 1 |
| 68255C | Atom, Orbit, S "l", octahedral, yellow | 1 |
| 68258C | Atom, Orbit "l", octahedral, grey | 3 |
| 68259C | Atom, Orbit, C "m", trigonal bipyramidal, black | 11 |
| 68505C | 2 |
This model set has the flexibility needed to teach symmetry point groups effectively, as well as modeling metal coordination complexes. Some atoms have holes perpendicular to their main bonds, allowing for modeling H-bonds or electrostatic interactions. Construction-wise, atoms pieces are smaller relative to the bond pieces, emphasizing the relative space taken up by orbitals compared to nuclei. However, this can also make it difficult to change molecular structure quickly. Indigo Instruments customer service was also very helpful in processing my order quickly and completing forms required by my institution for requisition.
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Thanks for the feedback. It is an unusual set & the only one we know of that can build ferrocene.