SKL1043 SPECTROSCOPY TECHNIQUES

ACTIVITY 4
IR SPECTROSCOPY

1. There are three IR spectral regions. Please state the wavenumber range for each
region.

2. Name two basic theoretical approaches applied for IR spectroscopy.

3. Vibrations in a molecule may couple and therefore change each other’s frequency.
Please describe the nature of coupling in the specific type of vibrations listed below:
a) In stretching vibrations
b) In bending vibrations

4. Briefly explain how coupling between stretching and bending vibrations can occur.

5. Determine the number of vibration modes for CO2.

6. Determine the number of vibration modes for H2O.

7. Identify the IR-activity (active or inactive) for the C-H stretching shown in the
diagrams below. Briefly explain why it is IR active or inactive.

8. By using block diagrams, distinguish two IR absorption methods.

9. State three advantages of Fourier Transform (FT) methods.

10. Interferometer is an important component in FTIR spectrometer. Briefly explain the
function of this component.

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11. Briefly describe the two common IR sources, namely Nernst glower and globar.

12. Name three detectors that can be used in IR spectrometer.

13. Thermal transducer is one of the IR detectors. Briefly explain how it works.

14. Depending on material, photoconducting transducer (PT) can be used in mid- and
near-IR regions. Give an example of suitable material for IR analysis in both regions.

15. In your opinion why stretching frequencies are greater than bending frequencies?

16. Differentiate the stretching frequency for single, double and triple bonds.

17. State main application of far and near IR spectroscopy.

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