Spectroscopic Analysis — IR, MS and NMR Fundamentals

What this note covers

1. 1. The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Spectroscopic Principles
2. 2. Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy — Functional Group Identification
3. 3. Mass Spectrometry — Molecular Ion and Fragmentation
4. 4. Low-Resolution 1H NMR — Chemical Shift and Integration
5. 5. Integrating All Three Techniques — A Systematic Approach
6. 6. Distinguishing Similar Compound Classes — Exam-Focused Comparisons
7. 7. Degrees of Unsaturation and Confirming Molecular Formulas

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes