Structural Spectroscopic Methods.

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Students survey spectroscopic and spectrometric methods for elucidating chemical structures, with emphasis on the identification of unknown compounds. Methods include ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and one- and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Students explore the strengths, complementary nature, and utility of each method, with focus on structural determination. Offered Spring, even years. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in CHEM 1411 , CHEM 1412 , CHEM 2323 , CHEM 2123 , CHEM 2325 , and CHEM 2125 .