1. Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a mass spectrometer?
A. ion source ![]() |
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B. mass analyzer ![]() |
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C. detector ![]() |
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D. diffraction grating ![]() |
1. The most abundant ion in a mass spectra, which is assigned a relative abundance of 100, is referred to as the
A. Base peak ![]() |
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B. Reference peak ![]() |
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C. Detection limit ![]() |
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D. Blank correlation ![]() |
The mass spectra of fluorine
a. Is similar to the spectra of bromine and chlorine ![]() |
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b. Consists of only one peak, since it is monoisotopic ![]() |
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c. Consists of two peaks, separated by two Da ![]() |
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d. Consists of two peaks, appearing at 19 Da and 38 Da ![]() |
The five peaks in a mass spectrum of chlorine can be attributed to
a. Loss of electrons ![]() |
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b. Its oxidative ability ![]() |
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c. The presence of two abundant isotopes ![]() |
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d. All of the above ![]() |
Calibration of a mass spectrometer is
a. Performed externally, with a known sample measured independently ![]() |
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b. Performed internally, with a known sample that is premixed with the unknown ![]() |
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c. Unnecessary because the mass detector is highly stable ![]() |
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d. Both a and b are correct; calibration can be internal or external ![]() |
The x-axis of a mass spectrum typically reports
a. Mass to charge (m/z) ratios ![]() |
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b. Parts per million (ppm) ![]() |
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c. Wavenumbers (cm-1) ![]() |
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d. Wavelength (nm) ![]() |
If a mass spectra contains peaks at 35 and 37 Da,
a. it most likely contains chlorine ![]() |
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b. it can be identified as RbBr ![]() |
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c. it was analyzed in a gas matrix containing argon ![]() |
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d. it was analyzed in a gas matrix containing krypton ![]() |
1. MALDI and ESI are
a. Ionization methods commonly used for biochemical analysis ![]() |
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b. Detection methods used for spectral fingerprinting ![]() |
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c. Separation methods used prior to MS analysis ![]() |
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d. Mass analysis techniques requiring external calibration ![]() |
Tandem mass spectrometers
a. Contain two or more mass analyzers ![]() |
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b. Can be used for structural studies ![]() |
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c. Can be used for sequencing studies ![]() |
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d. All of the above ![]() |
The molecular ion (M+)
a. Is the highest molecular weight peak observed in a spectrum ![]() |
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b. Has an assigned relative abundance of 100 ![]() |
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c. Represents the parent molecule minus an electron ![]() |
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d. Both a and c are correct ![]() |
Due to structural stability, the molecular ion peaks are strong in mass spectra of
a. alcohols ![]() |
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b. aromatics ![]() |
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c. alkanes ![]() |
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d. carboxylic acids ![]() |
Time-of-flight (TOF) mass analyzers
a. Allow simultaneous detection of all species and have unlimited mass ranges ![]() |
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b. Measure the time required for an ion to travel a known distance, dependent on the mass of the species ![]() |
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c. Require extremely high vacuum conditions to avoid collisions of ions and are often paired with pulsed ionization sources ![]() |
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d. All of the above ![]() |
In a mass spectrum of an alcohol, the molecular ion is usually small or non-existent due to
a. Cleavage of the hydroxyl group ![]() |
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b. Rearrangement of the molecule to form an ester ![]() |
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c. Cleavage of the C-C bond adjacent to the hydroxyl group ![]() |
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d. Formation of a dimeric species ![]() |
1. If analysis of a nitrogen-containing molecule shows a molecular ion peak with an odd m/z ratio
a. It contains an even number of nitrogen atoms ![]() |
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b. It contains an odd number of nitrogen atoms ![]() |
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c. It has rearranged via the McLafferty rearrangement ![]() |
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d. The mass analyzer needs to be recalibrated; nitrogen containing molecules always give an even m/z ratio ![]() |
Which of the following is true about sector mass analyzers?
a. They are inexpensive and compact ![]() |
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b. They have low resolution and sensitivity ![]() |
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c. They are incompatible with ESI and MALDI ionization methods ![]() |
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d. They can detect only low mass ranges ![]() |
Quadrupole and ion trap mass analyzers isolate ions for analysis by
a. Varying the applied voltage and radiofrequency potentials ![]() |
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b. Accelerating ions through an electric field ![]() |
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c. Accelerating ions through a magnetic field ![]() |
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d. Desorption from an electrode surface ![]() |
Why is inductively coupled plasma (ICP) typically only used as an ionization method for elemental analysis?
a. Only low molecular weight molecules can be analyzed. ![]() |
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b. It requires the sample to be dissolved in a carrier gas prior to sample injection. ![]() |
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c. All structural information is lost due to extremely high plasma temperatures. ![]() |
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d. All of the above are limitations of ICP. ![]() |
Fast atom bombardment (FAB) and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) are useful techniques for
a. Trace metal analysis ![]() |
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b. Depth profiling ![]() |
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c. Protein sequencing ![]() |
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d. Halide analysis ![]() |
1. The presence of M-15, M-29, and M-43 mass spectral peaks correspond to
a. Sequential loss of alkyl groups ![]() |
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b. Carbocation rearrangements ![]() |
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c. Loss of nitrogen atoms ![]() |
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d. Alcohol degradation ![]() |
Although the molecular ion is usually absent, aliphatic nitro compounds are indicated by which fragment ion peaks?
a. m/z = 32 and m/z = 28, corresponding to O2 and N2 ![]() |
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b. m/z = 30 and m/z = 46, corresponding to NO+ and NO2+ ![]() |
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c. m/z = 46 and m/z = 58, corresponding to NO2+ and C-NO2+ ![]() |
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d. all of the above must be present to indicate an aliphatic nitro compound ![]() |
Which MS ionization technique is most useful for component analysis of metal-containing compounds, leaving fragments intact?
a. Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) ![]() |
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b. Electron impact (EI) ![]() |
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c. Matrix assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) ![]() |
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d. Electrospray ionization (ESI) ![]() |
The negative mode of chemical ionization is best suited for analysis of
a. Carbocations ![]() |
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b. Halides ![]() |
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c. Amines ![]() |
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d. Aromatics ![]() |
The molecular ion for peak in a spectrum of iso-butane
a. Is more abundant than the molecular ion peak in a spectrum of n-butane ![]() |
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b. Is less abundant than the molecular ion peak in a spectrum of n-butane ![]() |
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c. Is never observed due to stability of the resulting carbocation ![]() |
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d. Would appear with the same intensity as the molecular ion peak of n-butane ![]() |
Higher mass satellites of molecular ions occur as a result of
a. Naturally occurring isotopes ![]() |
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b. Formation of dimeric species ![]() |
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c. Reactions with the matrix ![]() |
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d. Rearrangement of carbocations ![]() |
Which of the following statements about UV-Visible spectrophotometers is NOT true?
a. Deuterium or tungsten lamps are commonly used as light sources. ![]() |
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b. A diode array detector eliminates the need for a monochromator. ![]() |
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c. Single-beam and double-beam instruments contain a filter for selecting one wavelength at a time. ![]() |
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d. A simultaneous UV-Vis instrument contains mirrors and a monochromator in order to allow simultaneous detection at various wavelengths. ![]() |
Basic UV-Visible spectroscopy is designed to analyze samples in what phase?
a. Solid (or suspension) phase ![]() |
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b. Gas phase ![]() |
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c. Solution (or liquid) phase ![]() |
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d. Plasma phase ![]() |
When analyzing a sample by UV-Vis spectroscopy, if the signal to noise ratio is too low, the results may not be reliable. All of the following are ways to counter this, except:
a. Dissolving more or the analyte in the solvent ![]() |
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b. Using a solvent with a lower UV cutoff ![]() |
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c. Using a smaller cuvette cell ![]() |
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d. Pre-concentrating the analyte solution ![]() |
1. A sample of 0.10 M triethylamine in hexanes is prepared for analysis. What should be used as the blank reference?
a. 0.10 M triethylamine in water ![]() |
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b. Triethylamine ![]() |
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c. Hexanes ![]() |
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d. Heptane ![]() |
Which of the following would be the best solvent for a compound with a λmax of 281 nm? You may assume that the compound is completely soluble in each.
a. Toluene (UV cutoff = 285 nm) ![]() |
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b. Benzene (UV cutoff = 278 nm) ![]() |
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c. Acetone (UV cutoff = 329 nm) ![]() |
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d. Ethanol (UV cutoff = 205 nm) ![]() |
Alkanes exhibit which of the following electronic transitions?
a. σ to σ * ![]() |
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b. π to π* ![]() |
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c. n to σ * ![]() |
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d. n to π* ![]() |
Alkenes and alkynes exhibit which of the following electronic transitions?
a. σ to σ * ![]() |
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b. π to π* ![]() |
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c. n to σ * ![]() |
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d. n to π* ![]() |
Which of the following do not primarily exhibit n to σ * electronic transitions?
a. amines ![]() |
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b. alcohols ![]() |
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c. alkenes ![]() |
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d. carbonyls ![]() |
Which of the following primarily exhibits n to π * electronic transitions?
a. carbonyls ![]() |
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b. alcohols ![]() |
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c. esters ![]() |
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d. alkynes ![]() |
If cell length is held constant, a Beer’s Law plot of a given analyte will result in a linear relationship between
a. Concentration and wavelength ![]() |
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b. Transmission intensity and concentration ![]() |
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c. Absorbance and concentration ![]() |
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d. Transmission intensity and wavelength ![]() |
Increasing conjugation in a series of analogous compounds results in a
a. Hypsochromic shift ![]() |
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b. Bathochromic shift ![]() |
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c. Hyperchromic effect ![]() |
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d. Hypochromic effect ![]() |
Which of the following would result in a hypsochromic shift in the UV spectra?
a. Saturation of a double bond ![]() |
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b. Dehydration of an alcohol to form a double bond ![]() |
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c. Cyclization of an aliphatic compound ![]() |
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d. Addition of an amino group ![]() |
Which of the following is a FALSE statement about molar absorptivity coefficients?
a. Molar absorptivities will be the same for each peak, regardless of wavelength, for a molecule’s UV-Vis spectrum. ![]() |
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b. Molar absorptivities can be used to compare the ability to absorb light at a given wavelength of different chromophores. ![]() |
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c. Molar absorptivity coefficients are calculated based on absorbance and concentration of the solution. ![]() |
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d. Molar absorptivity coefficients for organic molecules are typically 10,000 M-1cm-1. ![]() |
An absorbance value of zero corresponds to 100% transmittance. What does an absorbance value of 2 correspond to?
a. 0% transmittance ![]() |
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b. 1% transmittance ![]() |
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c. 98% transmittance ![]() |
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d. 80% transmittance ![]() |
Which of the following describes the correct relationship between absorbance and transmission?
a. A = log (T) ![]() |
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b. A = log (1/T) ![]() |
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c. T = log (A) ![]() |
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d. T = log (1/A) ![]() |
Why does increased conjugation cause a shift to higher wavelengths?
a. It decreases the distance (ΔE) between the HOMO and LUMO levels. ![]() |
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b. It increases the distance (ΔE) between the HOMO and LUMO levels. ![]() |
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c. It causes the vibrational and rotational levels of the molecules to become excited. ![]() |
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d. It changes the types of electronic transitions available from π - π * to n - π *. ![]() |
The Woodward-Fieser Rules are useful for
a. Predicting where a maximum absorbance should occur ![]() |
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b. Differentiating between cis- and trans- conformations of dienes ![]() |
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c. Determining the position of a substituent relative to a carbonyl group ![]() |
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d. All of the above ![]() |
The peaks in a UV-Vis spectrum are broad because
a. The vibrational and rotational transitions are superimposed upon the electronic transitions. ![]() |
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b. The detectors cannot differentiate specific wavelengths, but rather give a range of possible wavelengths. ![]() |
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c. Electronic transitions occur slowly with respect to the instrumental time scale. ![]() |
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d. They represent a Boltzman distribution, where some molecules become excited before others. ![]() |
Beta-carotene is a highly absorbing chromophore. Which solvent would be the best choice for analysis?
a. Methylene bromide ![]() |
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b. Benzene ![]() |
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c. Hexyne ![]() |
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d. Ethanol ![]() |
In general, when calculating empirical values for λ max, the result of adding a substituent group is a
a. Bathochromic shift ![]() |
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b. Hypsochromic shift ![]() |
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c. Hyperchromic effect ![]() |
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d. Hypochromic effect ![]() |
The Woodward-Fieser Rules for conjugated carbonyl compounds
a. Are the same as the rules for dienes ![]() |
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b. Include a solvent correction value ![]() |
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c. Only include substitutes directly adjacent to the carbonyl group ![]() |
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d. Can also be applied to benzene derivatives ![]() |
When preparing a calibration curve for sample analysis, it is best to
a. Prepare each sample “from scratch” to avoid cross contamination. ![]() |
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b. Prepare a stock solution and use serial dilution for the remaining standards. ![]() |
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c. Only use two data points to ensure a straight line. ![]() |
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d. Use very concentrated solutions to ensure a good signal. ![]() |
The x-axis of a UV-Vis spectrum is usually reported as wavelength in nm. The y-axis can be reported as
a. Molar absorptivity ( ε ) ![]() |
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b. log ( ε ) ![]() |
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c. Absorbance (A) ![]() |
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d. all of the above ![]() |
Which of the following sample cells should be used if you wish to measure a carbonyl transition around 300 nm?
a. fused silica ![]() |
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b. plastic ![]() |
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c. glass ![]() |
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d. Any of the above would work ![]() |
Which of the following lists the electromagnetic radiation in correct order by increasing wavelengths?
a. X-rays, microwave, infrared radiation, radio waves ![]() |
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b. Gamma rays, ultraviolet radiation, microwaves, radio waves ![]() |
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c. Microwaves, visible radiation, gamma rays, X-rays ![]() |
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d. Radio waves, gamma rays, infrared radiation, microwaves ![]() |
Instrumentation for infrared analysis closely resembles
a. A UV-Visible spectrophotometer ![]() |
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b. An NMR spectrometer ![]() |
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c. A mass spectrometer ![]() |
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d. An electrochemical cell ![]() |
Hooke’s law dictates that the IR stretching frequencies are dependent on
a. Bond strength and molar masses of the atoms ![]() |
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b. The number of lone pairs and dipole moment of the bond ![]() |
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c. The effective nuclear charge and polarizability of the bond ![]() |
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d. The magnetic spin and hybridization of the atoms ![]() |
Keeping all other variables the same, as bond strength decreases,
a. Wavenumber of the IR stretch decreases ![]() |
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b. Wavenumber of the IR stretch increases ![]() |
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c. Wavelength and wavenumber of the IR stretch decrease ![]() |
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d. Wavelength of the IR stretch decreases ![]() |
Keeping all other variables the same, which of the following bonds would have the lowest IR stretching frequency?
a. C-N ![]() |
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b. C-Cl ![]() |
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c. C-O ![]() |
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d. C-H ![]() |
Which of the following is in correct order of decreasing IR stretching frequency?
a. Alkynes > alkenes > alkanes ![]() |
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b. Alkanes > alkynes > alkenes ![]() |
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c. Alkenes > alkynes > alkanes ![]() |
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d. Alkynes > alkanes > alkenes ![]() |
In non-linear molecules, how many fundamental vibrations may exist (let n = the number of atoms)?
a. 3n – 6 ![]() |
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b. 3n - 5 ![]() |
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c. 2n-6 ![]() |
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d. 2n-5 ![]() |
Why are some fundamental vibrations not observed?
a. They exist outside of the mid-IR (observed) region. ![]() |
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b. They are too weak or overlap with other vibrations. ![]() |
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c. They are degenerate with other vibrational modes. ![]() |
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d. All of the above are correct. ![]() |
In order for an IR vibration to be allowed, what condition must be met?
a. There must be a change in dipole moment of the molecule. ![]() |
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b. There must be a change in the polarizability of the molecule. ![]() |
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c. The spin state of the molecule must flip. ![]() |
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d. There must be a chromophoric species. ![]() |
Which of the following statements about IR spectroscopy is FALSE?
a. Absorptions due to C=O bond stretching are generally weak. ![]() |
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b. Stretching frequencies are higher than corresponding bending frequencies. ![]() |
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c. Single bonds have lower stretching frequencies than triple bonds. ![]() |
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d. Conjugation lowers the energy required to cause a bond to stretch. ![]() |
The stretching frequency of which functional group would be most useful in the detection of metal ligand complexes?
a. O-H ![]() |
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b. C-O ![]() |
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c. C-Cl ![]() |
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d. C-H ![]() |
The shift in the C=O stretching frequency in a metal-ligand complex is influenced by all of the following, except
a. The electron density of the metal center. ![]() |
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b. The geometry of the molecule. ![]() |
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c. The electron-donating or electron-withdrawing effects of other ligands. ![]() |
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d. The intensity of the infrared source used. ![]() |
Pump-probe experiments in infrared spectroscopy can result in information about
a. The molecular functional group vibrational lifetimes. ![]() |
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b. The mechanisms of radioactive decay. ![]() |
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c. The amount of pi-backbonding character in a metal-ligand bond. ![]() |
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d. The electronic transition levels within a molecule. ![]() |
The vibrational lifetime of molecular functional groups is difficult to study directly because
a. They occur on the picoseconds timescale. ![]() |
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b. The functional groups undergo rapid isomerizations. ![]() |
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c. The electron donating abilities interfere with detection. ![]() |
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d. The intense color of the molecules does not allow transmission of the source radiation. ![]() |
The fingerprint region of the IR spectra corresponds to
a. Bending frequencies ![]() |
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b. Stretching frequencies ![]() |
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c. Symmetric mode frequencies ![]() |
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d. Asymmetric mode frequencies ![]() |
How many fundamental vibrations would exist for ethyne (HCCH)?
a. 7 ![]() |
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b. 6 ![]() |
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c. 8 ![]() |
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d. 12 ![]() |
Within the 3500-3300 cm-1 region, how can primary, secondary, and tertiary amines be distinguished?
a. Primary amines have two bands, secondary amines have one band, and tertiary amines have no NH stretch. ![]() |
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b. Primary amines have one band, secondary amines have two bands, and tertiary amines have three bands. ![]() |
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c. Primary amines have no bands, secondary amines have one band, and tertiary amines have two bands. ![]() |
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d. Primary and tertiary amines have intense single bands, while secondary amines have two weak bands. ![]() |
Hydrogen bonding causes the hydroxyl IR band to do what?
a. Shift to lower frequencies and broaden ![]() |
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b. Shift to higher frequencies and sharpen ![]() |
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c. Shift to higher frequencies and broaden ![]() |
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d. Shift to lower frequencies and sharpen ![]() |
Which of the following regions would be most useful in determining the substitution patterns of an alkene?
a. The =C-H stretch, occurring between 3100 – 3010 wavenumbers ![]() |
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b. The =C-H out-of-plane bend, occurring between 1000 – 650 wavenumbers ![]() |
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c. The C=C stretch, occurring at 1660 – 1600 wavenumbers ![]() |
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d. None of the above would indicate substitution patterns. ![]() |
The aromatic overtone/combination bands (occurring between 2000 and 1667 cm-1) can be useful in determining
a. The ring substitution pattern (ortho, meta, para, etc.) ![]() |
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b. The number of carbons present in the aromatic ring ![]() |
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c. The rate of proton exchange between the solvent and the analyte ![]() |
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d. The degree of resonance within the aromatic ring ![]() |
Ethers, esters, and alcohols all contain C-O stretching bands. How can an ether be distinguished from the other two compounds?
a. The absence of C=O and O-H bands eliminate esters and alcohols. ![]() |
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b. Alcohols and esters have split C-O bands, while ethers show only one band. ![]() |
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c. The C-O band of an ether appears in a different region than that of an alcohol or ester. ![]() |
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d. Alcohols and esters have very broad C-O bands due to hydrogen bonding, while ethers have a very sharp band. ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene ![]() |
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b. 3-aminotoluene ![]() |
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c. 2-aminostyrene ![]() |
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d. p-nitrotoluene ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. methanol ![]() |
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b. methane ![]() |
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c. formaldehyde ![]() |
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d. acetone ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. ethylisothiocyanate ![]() |
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b. isoamyl alcohol ![]() |
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c. propylene glycol ![]() |
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d. ethylpropylether ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. diphenylphosphine ![]() |
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b. dihexyl ether ![]() |
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c. benzoyl bromide ![]() |
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d. hexafluorobenzene ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. dibromochlorofluoromethane ![]() |
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b. carbon tetrachloride ![]() |
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c. bromochlorofluoroiodomethane ![]() |
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d. methylene bromide ![]() |
The electromagnetic radiation used for NMR spectroscopy falls in which region?
a. Microwave ![]() |
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b. X-ray ![]() |
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c. Gamma ray ![]() |
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d. Radio wave ![]() |
12C and 16O nuclei cannot be observed by NMR spectroscopy. Why?
a. They have zero spin and yield no signal. ![]() |
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b. They have low natural abundance. ![]() |
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c. They interact too strongly with the magnetic field. ![]() |
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d. They cause complex spin-spin interactions, which cannot be interpreted. ![]() |
All of the following are I = ½ systems, except
a. 19F ![]() |
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b. 13C ![]() |
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c. 14 N ![]() |
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d. 1H ![]() |
Nuclei with even masses and odd numbers of protons and neutrons
a. Have integral spins and can be observed by NMR. ![]() |
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b. Have fractional spins and can be observed by NMR. ![]() |
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c. Have integral spins and cannot be observed by NMR. ![]() |
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d. Have fractional spins and cannot be observed by NMR. ![]() |
Which of the following is NOT a reason why tetramethylsilane (TMS) is often used for a reference in NMR spectroscopy?
a. It is chemically inert and miscible with organic solvents. ![]() |
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b. It gives a single, sharp peak in a region where other organic molecules do not have signals. ![]() |
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c. Its signal appears at the same frequency regardless of the applied magnetic field. ![]() |
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d. It is easily removed from the sample after analysis. ![]() |
Which of the following would be a poor choice as a proton NMR solvent?
a. Acetone-d6 ![]() |
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b. Deuterium oxide ![]() |
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c. Carbon tetrachloride ![]() |
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d. o-toluene ![]() |
What structural information does 1H-NMR spectroscopy NOT provide?
a. The number of different types of hydrogens in a molecule. ![]() |
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b. The relative numbers of different types of hydrogens. ![]() |
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c. The electronic environment of different types of hydrogens. ![]() |
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d. The relative abundance of different isotopes of hydrogen. ![]() |
The universal scale for reporting chemical shifts in NMR is
a. Hz ![]() |
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b. ppm ![]() |
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c. MHz ![]() |
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d. nm ![]() |
An NMR spectrum is acquired by
a. Varying the magnetic field with a constant rf signal. ![]() |
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b. Varying the rf signal with a constant external magnetic field. ![]() |
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c. Varying the rf signal and the external magnetic field, simultaneously. ![]() |
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d. Both a and b are correct. ![]() |
Which of the following appears the most lowfield?
a. Aldehydes ![]() |
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b. Alcohols ![]() |
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c. Alkanes ![]() |
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d. Aromatics ![]() |
If a proton is more "shielded" it will appear
a. Lowfield, at a low ppm or Hz ![]() |
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b. Highfield, at a low ppm or Hz ![]() |
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c. Lowfield, at a high ppm or Hz ![]() |
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d. Highfield, at a high ppm or Hz ![]() |
Which of the following correctly describes the relative intensities of splitting an NMR peak?
a. Triplet – 1:3:1 ![]() |
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b. Quartet – 1:4:4:1 ![]() |
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c. Pentet – 1:3:5:3:1 ![]() |
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d. Sextet – 1:5:10:10:5:1 ![]() |
Adjacent protons can act as magnets and affect the amount of radiation required for proton resonance in NMR. This interaction causes
a. Rapid relaxation and unreliable integration results ![]() |
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b. Spin-spin coupling, resulting in peak splitting ![]() |
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c. Increased shielding, forcing the chemical shift to be lower ![]() |
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d. Decreased shielding, forcing the chemical shift to be higher ![]() |
By irradiating two dissimilar nuclei, an increase in the difference in population between the “spin-aligned” and “spin-opposed” states occurs and increases the signal intensity. This is referred to as
a. Nuclear Overhauser Enhancement (NOE) ![]() |
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b. Heteronuclear Correlation Spectroscopy (HETCOR) ![]() |
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c. Correlation Spectroscopy (COSY) ![]() |
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d. Distortionless Enhancement by Polarization Transfer (DEPT) ![]() |
Distortionless Enhancement by Polarization Transfer (DEPT) would allow which of the following NMR peaks to be distinguished from one another?
a. Methylene groups from methyl groups ![]() |
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b. Hydroxyl groups from amine groups ![]() |
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c. Ortho, meta, and para substituent groups on a benzene ring ![]() |
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d. Aromatic carbons from aliphatic carbons ![]() |
In a COSY spectrum, the dark spots along the diagonal
a. Do not yield structural information because they correspond to the same peak on each coordinate axis. ![]() |
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b. Allow distinctions to be made between heteronuclear coupling constants. ![]() |
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c. Do not give any structural identification because they are too intense to be deconvoluted. ![]() |
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d. Give the most structural information because they differentiate between different hybridizations. ![]() |
Analysis of two peaks in a proton NMR spectrum gives a 3:2 integration. This means that
a. There are three hydrogens on one carbon and two on another. ![]() |
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b. The ratio between the two types of hydrogen environments is 3:2. ![]() |
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c. One of the peaks is a methyl group and the other is a methylene group. ![]() |
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d. The peaks belong to a straight chain aliphatic compound. ![]() |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an application of NMR spectroscopy in which of the following ways?
a. It measures the distribution of hydrogen nuclei in the body. ![]() |
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b. It measures the distribution of carbon nuclei in the body. ![]() |
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c. It scans for unique nuclei within human tissues. ![]() |
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d. It allows a non-invasive measure of bone density. ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. 2-butanone ![]() |
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b. n-butanol ![]() |
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c. butane ![]() |
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d. 2-butene ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. 2,2-dichloropropane ![]() |
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b. 2,2-dibromopropane ![]() |
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c. 2,2-dichloropropanol ![]() |
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d. 2,2-dibromopropanol ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. acetaldehyde ![]() |
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b. acetic acid ![]() |
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c. ethanol ![]() |
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d. diethyl ether ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. ethanethiol ![]() |
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b. ethanethiolate ![]() |
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c. acetone ![]() |
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d. isoamyl acetate ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. ethylvinyl ether ![]() |
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b. isopropyl ether ![]() |
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c. t-butylacetate ![]() |
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d. butyric acid ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. methylene chloride ![]() |
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b. 1,1-dicholoroethane ![]() |
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c. carbon tetrachloride ![]() |
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d. dibromomethane ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. t-butylcyclohexane ![]() |
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b. t-butylbenzene ![]() |
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c. t-butylhexanol ![]() |
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d. t-butylcyclohexanone ![]() |
Identify this compound.
a. triethylamine ![]() |
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b. tributylamine ![]() |
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c. dinitroethane ![]() |
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d. ammonium acetate ![]() |