UV Visible spectroscopy

Spectroscopy:-The branch of science concerned with the investigation and
measurement of spectra produced when matter (Atoms or Molecules)


interacts with electromagnetic radiation (EMR).

Instruments

When a molecule absorbs UV radiation of frequency ν sec–1
, the electron in that molecule
undergoes transition from a lower to a higher energy level or molecular orbital

Ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy deals with the recording of the absorption of
radiations in the UV and visible regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.


responsible for imparting colour to
the compound. Nitro -compounds are generally yellow in colour. Clearly, nitro group is
the chromophore that imparts yellow colour

Auxochrome

any group which does not itself acts as a
chromophore but whose presence shift s of the absorption band towards the red end
of the s pectrum
-OH, -NH3

Spectral shift

Hyperchromic

Hypochromic

Hypsochromic

Bathochromic

intensity of absorption maximum
increases,

the intensity of absorption maxim um
decreases,

absorption maximum is shifted
towards shorter wavelength

absorption maximum is shifted
towards longer wavele ngth

BEER & LAMBERT’S LAW

Radiation Source

Wavelength Selector:

Cells or Cuvettes

Detector:

Both the tungsten and D 2 lamp

Monochromator

holding the sample solution and the pure solvent

photo -emissive cells or phototubes
and photomultiplier tubes.

Slit

Filter

Application

Detection of Functional Groups:

Distinction in Conjugated and Non-Conjugated Compounds

Determination of Strength of Hydrogen Bonding

FARJINA FIROZ AKHTAR
19PH01