Experimental Determination of Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Which analysis is used to determine the masses of C, H, O, S and N in a sample
of an organic compound in order to determine its empirical formula.
A
Elemental microanalysis
2
Q
What is meant by the empirical formula of a molecule?
A
simplest ratio of the elements in a molecule
3
Q
Elemental microanalysis can be determined from?
A
combustion product masses
percentage product by mass
4
Q
What information can be determined by carrying out mass spectroscopy?
A
The accurate gram formula mass (GFM) and structural features of an organic compound.
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