Instrumental Techniques Test On UV-vis And NMR

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1. Sort the following spectral zones according to their energies:

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The given answer is correct because it correctly arranges the spectral zones in order of their energies, from highest to lowest. Gamma rays have the highest energy, followed by ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and radio frequency waves.

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Instrumental Techniques Test On UV-vis And NMR - Quiz

This quiz assesses knowledge in UV-VIS and NMR spectroscopy, focusing on instrumental techniques, chromophore identification, solvent usage, and spectral analysis.

2. Which of the following combinations are adequate for UV molecular absorption spectrophotometers?

Explanation

UV molecular absorption spectrophotometers require a combination of a quartz cuvette and a deuterium lamp. Quartz cuvettes are used because they have high transmission in the UV range. Deuterium lamps are used as the light source because they emit a broad spectrum of UV light, which is necessary for UV absorption measurements. The other combinations mentioned are not suitable because glass cuvettes have limited UV transmission, Xe arc lamps do not emit a broad UV spectrum, and fuse silica cuvettes and sodium vapor lamps are not commonly used in UV molecular absorption spectrophotometry.

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3. For the spectrophotometric analysis of a yellow solution containing aniline, which colored filter should I use?

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The correct answer is blue (complementary to yellow) because when a yellow solution is analyzed using a spectrophotometer, the best filter to use is the one that is complementary to the color of the solution. In this case, yellow is complementary to blue, so using a blue filter will allow for accurate analysis of the solution.

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4. Select the effects of increasing solvent polarity in an analyte solution with cromophore:

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Increasing solvent polarity in an analyte solution with a chromophore causes a bathochromic shift for π → π* transitions. This means that the absorption wavelength of the analyte increases, resulting in a shift towards longer wavelengths. This shift is due to the increased stabilization of the excited state of the chromophore by the polar solvent, leading to a lower energy transition.

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5. A photomultiplier is a transducer that converts:

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A photomultiplier is a device that converts the intensity of radiation into electricity. It consists of a photocathode that emits electrons when exposed to light, and a series of dynodes that amplify the electron signal through a process called electron multiplication. This amplified signal is then converted into an electrical current that can be measured. Therefore, the correct answer is that a photomultiplier converts the intensity of radiation into electricity.

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6. Under a magnetic field, all proton nuclei randomly spinning:

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Under a magnetic field, all proton nuclei will be aligned with the magnetic field. This is because protons have a positive charge and therefore experience a force when placed in a magnetic field. This force causes the protons to align themselves parallel to the magnetic field lines.

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7. Select the false statement whether comparing fluorescence and phosphorescence

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Fluorescence and phosphorescence are both processes that involve molecular deactivation and changes in the electron distribution of the molecule. However, the radiation emitted by fluorescence has a shorter wavelength than phosphorescence.

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8. Which one do you like? Select the true statement regarding UV spectrophotometer components

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Monochromators or filters are used in UV spectrophotometers to select specific wavelengths of light. These components allow only a narrow range of wavelengths to pass through, ensuring accurate and precise measurements. Detectors, on the other hand, measure the intensity of the radiation that is absorbed by the sample. The statement about the flame being a source of radiation is not relevant to UV spectrophotometers. There is no information provided about "prims," so it cannot be determined if they can measure the intensity of radiation.

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9. A quartz prism is a monochromator of UV radiation because:

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A quartz prism is a monochromator of UV radiation because it is transparent to that radiation and the refractive index highly changes with different wavelengths in that zone. This means that when UV radiation passes through the prism, the different wavelengths of the radiation will experience different levels of refraction, causing them to separate. This allows the prism to be used as a monochromator, as it can isolate specific wavelengths of UV radiation.

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10. Select the correct statement related to UV-VIS spectroscopy

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Alkanes and alcohols can be used as solvents in UV-VIS spectroscopy. UV-VIS spectroscopy is a technique used to analyze the absorption of ultraviolet and visible light by molecules. Solvents are used to dissolve the sample and create a solution for analysis. Alkanes and alcohols are commonly used solvents in UV-VIS spectroscopy due to their ability to dissolve a wide range of compounds.

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11. Proton NMR signals appear at different chemical shifts depending on:

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Proton NMR signals appear at different chemical shifts depending on their shielding degree. Shielding refers to the ability of surrounding electron clouds to shield the protons from the external magnetic field. Protons that are more shielded will experience a lower effective magnetic field and will appear at a higher chemical shift, while less shielded protons will experience a higher effective magnetic field and will appear at a lower chemical shift. Therefore, the shielding degree of the protons determines the position of their signals in the proton NMR spectrum.

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12. For determining potassium in a sample is required:

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Flame photometry is the technique used to determine the concentration of potassium in a sample. This method involves the measurement of the intensity of light emitted by potassium atoms when they are excited by a flame. The intensity of the emitted light is directly proportional to the concentration of potassium in the sample. This technique is commonly used in analytical chemistry laboratories for the quantitative analysis of various elements, including potassium.

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13. A chromophore in UV-VIS spectroscopy is

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In UV-VIS spectroscopy, a chromophore refers to the part of a molecule that absorbs UV-VIS radiation. This absorption occurs due to the presence of certain structural elements within the molecule that have the ability to absorb specific wavelengths of UV or visible light. These chromophores are responsible for the color or transparency of a compound and play a crucial role in determining its UV-VIS absorption capacity.

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14. Select the false statement:

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The statement "Every UV-VIS absorbent molecule is fluorescent" is false. While many UV-VIS absorbent molecules may be fluorescent, not all of them are. Fluorescence is a specific property of certain molecules, where they absorb light of a particular wavelength and then emit light of a longer wavelength. UV-VIS absorbent molecules may also exhibit other types of behavior such as phosphorescence or non-radiative relaxation. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that every UV-VIS absorbent molecule is fluorescent.

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15. In quantitative analysis by UV-VIS spectroscopy, the error in the determination of the concentration will be lower if we work with:

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In UV-VIS spectroscopy, the concentration of a sample can be determined by measuring the transmittance of light through the sample. When working with intermediate transmittances, the absorbance of the sample is neither too low nor too high. This allows for a more accurate determination of the concentration because it falls within the linear range of the instrument's response. If the transmittance is too low (high absorbance), the instrument may not be able to accurately measure it due to limitations in its detection range. Conversely, if the transmittance is too high, the instrument may not be sensitive enough to accurately measure the small changes in transmittance. Therefore, working in the range of intermediate transmittances reduces errors in concentration determination.

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16. How many signals does the aldehyde (CH3)3CCH2CHO have in 1H-NMR and 13C- NMR spectra?

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The aldehyde (CH3)3CCH2CHO has three different hydrogen environments, resulting in three distinct 1H signals in the 1H-NMR spectrum. Additionally, there are four different carbon environments, leading to four distinct 13C signals in the 13C-NMR spectrum.

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17. Select the correct statement related to UV-VIS spectroscopy

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Transitions type n-->π* are the most probable in UV-VIS spectroscopy. This means that the most common type of transition that occurs in molecules when they absorb UV-VIS radiation is from a non-bonding orbital (n) to an anti-bonding π* orbital. This transition is more likely to happen compared to other types of transitions.

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18. The comparison of the UV-VIS spectra of (CH2 = CH2) and 1,3-butadiene (CH2 = CH – CH = CH2) shows:

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The correct answer is that the maximum absorption in the butadiene spectrum appears at a higher wavelength. This suggests that butadiene absorbs light at a longer wavelength compared to (CH2 = CH2). This could be due to the presence of conjugated double bonds in butadiene, which allows for a delocalization of electrons and results in a lower energy transition. As a result, the absorption of light by butadiene occurs at a longer wavelength compared to (CH2 = CH2).

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19. Select the most appropriated technique for the analysis of Ca, Fe, Mg and Zn in urine samples:

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AES-ICP (Atomic Emission Spectroscopy-Inductively Coupled Plasma) is the most appropriate technique for the analysis of Ca, Fe, Mg, and Zn in urine samples. AES-ICP is a highly sensitive and accurate method that allows for the simultaneous analysis of multiple elements. It uses an inductively coupled plasma as the ionization source and measures the emission of light from excited atoms to determine the concentration of elements in the sample. This technique is commonly used in analytical chemistry for the determination of trace elements in various matrices, including biological samples like urine.

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20. Among several factors enhancing fluorescence, there is a wrong statement:

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Molecular flexibility does not enhance fluorescence. In fact, rigidity of the molecule is often associated with increased fluorescence. This is because rigid molecules have restricted vibrational and rotational motions, which prevent non-radiative decay pathways and promote fluorescence emission. On the other hand, molecular flexibility allows for more conformational changes and internal motions, which can result in non-radiative decay and decrease fluorescence efficiency. Therefore, molecular flexibility is not a factor that enhances fluorescence.

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21. Select the false sentence:

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22. From the previous aldehyde, select the true statement:

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This statement is true because singlets refer to a single peak in the NMR spectrum, indicating that the protons in the methyl groups are not split by neighboring protons.

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23. Electronic multiplicity state for a molecule could be:

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The electronic multiplicity state for a molecule can be determined by the total spin of the electrons. In this case, if the total spin is 3, the molecule will be in a triplet state. The triplet state indicates that the electrons in the molecule have coupled electron spin, meaning their spins are aligned. Therefore, the correct answer is that the electronic multiplicity state for a molecule is triplet if the total spin is 3.

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24. The 13C-NMR spectrum of phenol ...

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The correct answer is that the 13C-NMR spectrum of phenol has four signals. This is because phenol contains four different carbon environments: the carbon in the hydroxyl group, the carbon in the aromatic ring attached to the hydroxyl group, the carbon in the other aromatic ring, and the carbon in the methyl group. Each of these environments will give rise to a separate signal in the 13C-NMR spectrum.

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25. Magnetic coupling causes the peaks in 1H NMR spectra to be split into:

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In 1H NMR spectra, the peaks are split into multiple peaks equal to the number of hydrogens on surrounding atoms, plus one. This is known as the n+1 rule. The splitting occurs due to the magnetic coupling between the hydrogen atoms and their neighboring hydrogen atoms. Each hydrogen atom experiences a slightly different magnetic environment due to the presence of its neighboring hydrogens, which leads to the splitting of the peaks. The number of peaks is determined by the number of hydrogens on the surrounding atoms, and the "+1" accounts for the hydrogen atom itself.

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26. Select the correct statement about the 1H-NMR spectrum of paracetamol:

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The correct statement about the 1H-NMR spectrum of paracetamol is that there will be five signals. This means that there are five different types of hydrogen atoms in the molecule, each producing a unique signal due to its chemical environment. This information can be used to identify and analyze the structure of the compound.

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27. In NMR, we can say for protons with signals at high chemical shifts:

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Protons with signals at high chemical shifts give resonance signals at low field. This is because high chemical shifts indicate that the protons are experiencing a stronger magnetic field from the surrounding electron density. In NMR spectroscopy, protons resonate at different frequencies depending on their chemical environment. Protons with high chemical shifts are shielded from the external magnetic field by the surrounding electron density, causing them to resonate at lower frequencies or lower fields.

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28. Select the false sentence:

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The statement "The use of a wavelength selector is necessary in atomic spectroscopic techniques" is true. In atomic spectroscopic techniques, a wavelength selector is used to select a specific wavelength of light for analysis. This is important because different elements emit or absorb light at different wavelengths, so the wavelength selector allows for the identification and quantification of specific elements in a sample.

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29. Indicate the errors:

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The given answer contains multiple errors. Firstly, "Fluorescent" should be corrected to "Fluorescence" in the first statement. Secondly, "whether" should be replaced with "while" in the second statement. Lastly, the third statement is incorrect as fluorescence is a process in which electron states show different multiplicity, not the same.

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30. From the 1H-NMR spectrum of propane aldehyde we can affirm that:

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The answer is that methyl protons are the ones with the highest shield constant. This is because the statement implies that the methyl protons are the most shielded from the external magnetic field, which is reflected in their higher shield constant.

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Sort the following spectral zones according to their energies:
Which of the following combinations are adequate for UV molecular...
For the spectrophotometric analysis of a yellow solution containing...
Select the effects of increasing solvent polarity in an analyte...
A photomultiplier is a transducer that converts:
Under a magnetic field, all proton nuclei randomly spinning:
Select the false statement whether comparing fluorescence and...
Which one do you like? ...
A quartz prism is a monochromator of UV radiation because:
Select the correct statement related to UV-VIS spectroscopy
Proton NMR signals appear at different chemical shifts depending on:
For determining potassium in a sample is required:
A chromophore in UV-VIS spectroscopy is
Select the false statement:
In quantitative analysis by UV-VIS spectroscopy, the error in the...
How many signals does the aldehyde (CH3)3CCH2CHO have in 1H-NMR...
Select the correct statement related to UV-VIS spectroscopy
The comparison of the UV-VIS spectra of (CH2 = CH2) and...
Select the most appropriated technique for the analysis of Ca, Fe, Mg...
Among several factors enhancing fluorescence, there is a wrong...
Select the false sentence:
From the previous aldehyde, select the true statement:
Electronic multiplicity state for a molecule could be:
The 13C-NMR spectrum of phenol ...
Magnetic coupling causes the peaks in 1H NMR spectra to be split...
Select the correct statement about the 1H-NMR spectrum of...
In NMR, we can say for protons with signals at high chemical shifts:
Select the false sentence:
Indicate the errors:
From the 1H-NMR spectrum of propane aldehyde we can affirm that:
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