L1 /
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CH1012
STRUCTURE DETERMINATION
Characterisation
of an organic compound.
Step 1: Combustion analysis %C, %H, %O ..
Step 2: Mass spectrometry M+ ® M.W.
Result: molecular formula
Step 3: Chemical
tests (Br2, [O], Na ...)
Step 4: Determine a m.p. or b.p.
Step 5: Spectroscopic methods
Result: arrangement of atoms and
functional groups determined.
functional groups determined.
