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Which molecules are considered IR inactive?
Which molecules are considered IR inactive?
- HCl, CO
- O2, H2, N2 (correct)
- H2O, CH4
- CO2, NH3
What type of transitions does infrared spectroscopy primarily involve?
What type of transitions does infrared spectroscopy primarily involve?
- Electronic transitions
- Nuclear transitions
- Molecular transitions
- Vibrational and rotational transitions (correct)
What is the range of the IR region in infrared spectroscopy?
What is the range of the IR region in infrared spectroscopy?
- 4000-400 Å
- 4000-400 nm
- 4000-400 cm^-1 (correct)
- 4000-400 m^-1
What property of a molecule determines its IR activity?
What property of a molecule determines its IR activity?
What law is IR spectroscopy based on?
What law is IR spectroscopy based on?
What does infrared (IR) spectroscopy primarily identify in pure compounds?
What does infrared (IR) spectroscopy primarily identify in pure compounds?
What type of transitions occur when a molecule absorbs electromagnetic radiation in the IR region?
What type of transitions occur when a molecule absorbs electromagnetic radiation in the IR region?
Which molecules are considered IR inactive?
Which molecules are considered IR inactive?
In what frequency range does the IR region typically range?
In what frequency range does the IR region typically range?
What is the basis of IR spectroscopy according to the lecture notes?
What is the basis of IR spectroscopy according to the lecture notes?
Flashcards
IR Inactive Molecules
IR Inactive Molecules
Molecules that do not absorb infrared radiation due to the lack of a change in dipole moment during vibration.
Vibrational Transitions
Vibrational Transitions
Changes in the vibrational energy levels of a molecule caused by the absorption of infrared radiation.
IR Region
IR Region
The region of the electromagnetic spectrum used in infrared spectroscopy, typically ranging from 4000 to 400 cm^-1.
Rotational Transitions
Rotational Transitions
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Dipole Moment Change
Dipole Moment Change
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Hooke's Law
Hooke's Law
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Functional Groups
Functional Groups
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Infrared Spectroscopy
Infrared Spectroscopy
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IR Active Molecule
IR Active Molecule
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IR Frequency Range
IR Frequency Range
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Study Notes
Infrared Spectroscopy Overview
- IR inactive molecules lack a permanent dipole moment, making them unable to absorb IR radiation effectively (e.g., symmetrical diatomic molecules like O2, N2).
- Infrared spectroscopy primarily involves vibrational transitions of molecules, where molecular vibrations change energy states by absorbing infrared light.
- The IR region typically spans from 400 to 4000 cm⁻¹ in wavenumbers, corresponding to wavelengths from approximately 2.5 to 25 micrometers.
Determinants of IR Activity
- A molecule's IR activity is determined by changes in its dipole moment during vibrational motion; if a molecular vibration does not produce a change in dipole moment, the molecule will be IR inactive.
- IR spectroscopy is based on the principle that molecules absorb specific frequencies of IR light corresponding to their vibrational energy levels.
Applications of Infrared Spectroscopy
- Infrared spectroscopy primarily identifies functional groups and molecular structures in pure compounds, providing information about molecular composition and bonding types.
- Transitions occurring when a molecule absorbs electromagnetic radiation in the IR region include changes in vibrational energy levels, allowing molecules to move between different vibrational states.
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