UV-Visible Spectroscopy and Vibrational Energy Levels Quiz
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What property of a solution is the decrease in the intensity of radiation through it directly proportional to according to Beer's Law?

  • Color of the solution
  • Density of the solution
  • Thickness of the solution (correct)
  • Temperature of the solution
  • What do Beer's Law and Lambert's Law combined state about the absorption of light in a solution?

  • Absorbance is inversely proportional to concentration and thickness
  • Absorbance is proportional to concentration and thickness (correct)
  • Absorbance has no relation to concentration or thickness
  • Absorbance is only dependent on concentration
  • What does 'A' represent in the Beer-Lambert Law equation A=εcɭ?

  • Amplitude
  • Atomic number
  • Angle of incidence
  • Absorbance (correct)
  • In UV-Visible spectroscopy, which region extends from 10 nm to 400 nm?

    <p>UV radiation region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of electronic transition involves σ electron from an orbital being excited to a corresponding antibonding orbital?

    <p>σ → σ* transition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which molecule does a σ → σ* transition show absorbance maxima at 125 nm?

    <p>Methane (CH₄)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of UV absorption spectroscopy in detecting impurities in organic molecules?

    <p>Detecting additional peaks due to the impurities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does UV spectroscopy aid in the structure elucidation of organic compounds?

    <p>By analyzing the location and combination of peaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UV spectroscopy help determine about organic molecules concerning unsaturation and hetero atoms?

    <p>The presence or absence of unsaturation and hetero atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In UV absorption spectroscopy, what can be inferred about a compound if multiple peaks are observed in the spectrum?

    <p>The compound contains impurities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can UV spectroscopy help in quantitative analysis?

    <p>By comparing absorbance at specific wavelengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does UV-visible spectroscopy play in identifying impurities compared to standard raw material?

    <p>Comparing additional peaks present in the sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does UV-visible spectroscopy aid in the detection of impurities over traditional methods?

    <p>By detecting additional peaks due to impurities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information can be derived from UV-visible spectroscopy regarding hetero atoms in organic compounds?

    <p>The presence or absence of hetero atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does UV-visible spectroscopy contribute to qualitative analysis in chemistry?

    <p>By identifying functional groups and structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does UV-visible spectroscopy offer in analyzing organic compounds over traditional methods?

    <p>A more rapid and non-destructive analysis process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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