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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

What is the systematic approach order for structural determination?
Options
A MS → IR → NMR → elemental analysis
B Elemental analysis → MS → IR → NMR
Correct Answer
C NMR → IR → MS → elemental analysis
D IR → MS → NMR → elemental analysis
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Typical approach: elemental analysis gives empirical formula; MS gives molecular mass; IR identifies functional groups; NMR gives connectivity.

Hint

Start with composition, then mass, then functional groups, then structure.

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