Organic analysis Flashcards
1
Q
what is a molecular ion
A
molecule in the sample that has been ionised but is not broken up
2
Q
what does the mass of the molecular ion show
A
produces a line the mass spectrum
3
Q
what is high resolution mass spectrometry
A
shows masses to the nearest whole number
4
Q
how does infrared spectroscopy allow us to identify a compund
A
the dips in the graph show particular bonds, which correspond with certain compounds
5
Q
what is the fingerprint reigon
A
area where infra red spectrum is below 1500cm-1 and the vibration cause a fingerprint shape
