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The axis of symmetry in the given compound is $C_{4}$ -axis

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Solution

The correct option is B False
When the given molecule is rotating about the denoted axis by $180^{o}$ , we get the same molecule.
Hence, it is a $C_{2}$ axis of symmetry.

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