This module builds upon fundamental spectroscopy principles introduced in Year 1,and introduces students to a range of spectroscopic and analytical techniques used for structural analysis. It covers advanced 1H NMR spectroscopy and it's use in structure determination, and extends these principles to multinuclear NMR. The module also provides an introduction to molecular symmetry and group theory, and its application to the derivation of molecular orbitals and vibrational, IR and Raman spectroscopies. X-ray powder diffraction is introduced as a means to characterise the structure of solids.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Apply the principles of chemical spectroscopy to solve problems in mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy and 1H/13C NMR spectroscopy.
Predict and interpret features of spin-1/2 NMR spectra in inorganic molecules
Apply the principles and concepts underlying rotational and vibrational spectroscopy to solve problems
Analyse the symmetry properties of molecules to derive molecular orbital diagrams and interpret vibrational, IR and Raman spectra for simple molecules
Analyse and interpret X-ray powder diffraction patterns to obtain unit cell dimensions
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
2 hr Written Examination (60%)
Worksheets (40%)
Reassessment:
2 hr Written Examination (100%) assessing all ILOs
