Ultraviolet and visible molecular absorption spectroscopy is used primarily for quantitative analysis. On the other hand Infrared absorption spectroscopy is a very powerful tool for determining the identity and structure of both inorganic and organic compounds. Which of these statements is correct? Only the first statement is correct Only the second statement is correct Both statements are correct None of the statements is correct

Ultraviolet and visible molecular absorption spectroscopy is used primarily for quantitative analysis. On the other hand Infrared absorption spectroscopy is a very powerful tool for determining the identity and structure of both inorganic and organic compounds. Which of these statements is correct? Only the first statement is correct Only the second statement is correct Both statements are correct None of the statements is correct

Principles of Modern Chemistry

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305079113

Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Publisher:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Chapter20: Molecular Spectroscopy And Photochemistry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 40P

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