Spectroscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Highest frequency? (UV or IR)
A
Ultraviolet
2
Q
If a compound is yellow, what colour will it be seen as under blue light?
A
Black
3
Q
What colour light do bluebells absorb in order to excite their electrons?
A
Colours from the red end of the visible spectrum
4
Q
Define conjugation
A
A repeating pattern of double and single bonds between carbon atoms
5
Q
What is the name of groups that are responsible for colour in organic compounds?
A
Chromophore
6
Q
Highest wavelength? (UV or IR)
A
Infrared
