Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Analytical techniques

Analytical techniques — practice question

In recent years, instrumental techniques for analysis have become much more significant. Chromatography is now commonly used to separate substances, and NMR spectroscopy is routinely used to identify them in many laboratories.
(a(i))

Briefly explain how each method causes separation. partition adsorption

(a(ii))

The table presents three chromatography techniques. Identify which separation method, partition or adsorption, is used for each one. paper chromatography thin-layer chromatography gas/liquid chromatography

(a(iii))[5]

The diagram shows the result of gas/liquid chromatography on a mixture. Determine the percentage of each component, X and Y, present in the mixture.

(b(i))[1]

Why is NMR spectroscopy especially useful for organic compounds?

(b(ii))[4]

Two molecules, propanal and propanone, share the molecular formula $\text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}$. Draw the displayed formula of each compound and briefly explain how NMR spectroscopy can tell the two structures apart.

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