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Oh point group contains 3 C4, 4 C3, 9 C2, 4 S6, 3 S4, 3 σh, 6 σd and a centre of inversion
Inversion operation is a reflection through the centre of the molecule. In this case, the centre of the molecule is the Sulfur atom.
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The inversion operation and the centre of inversion i in SF6.
Pointgroup Flow Chart