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SCYA1101: Engineering Chemistry UNIT 2: Molecular Spectroscopy
Dr. A. Sheik Mideen, Department of Chemistry, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
UNIT 2
MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
Electromagnetic Spectrum Interaction of Radiation with Matter Energy Levels in
Molecules Microwave Spectroscopy Principle Classification of Molecules Based on
Moment of Inertia Rotational Energy Expression (J Levels) Calculation of J for CO
Molecule Vibrational Spectroscopy Normal Modes of Vibrations Vibrations of
Polyatomic Molecules (CO2 and H2O) Determination of Force Constant Electronic
Transitions in Organic Molecules Mathematical Derivation of Beer Lambert’s Law
Stimulated Emission Lasers in Action Excimer Laser, Diode Laser and Gas Laser.
2.1 INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
2.1.1 Electromagnetic Spectrum
1. Define electromagnetic radiations.
Electromagnetic radiations are composed of radio waves, infrared light, visible light,
ultraviolet (uv) light, Xrays and rays. The electromagnetic radiations characterized by
their wavelength, frequency, wave number and energy.
2. What is electromagnetic spectrum?
Electromagnetic spectrum is the arrangement of various types of electromagnetic
radiations in increasing order of their wavelengths or decreasing order of their
frequencies.
3. Draw electromagnetic spectrum with variable energy.
EMR
rays
Xrays
UV
Visible
Infrared
Microwaves
Energy (eV)
106
104
102
1
10‒2
10‒4
4. What is meant by energy of electromagnetic radiations?
Electromagnetic radiations consist of particles having small packets of energies called
photons. The amount of energy corresponding to each photon is expressed by Planck’s
equation as: 𝐸=× 𝛾.
5. Define the terms: wavelength, frequency, velocity, and wave number of a
electromagnetic wave.
Wavelength (λ): The linear distance between successive maxima or minima of a wave
is known as its wavelength. It is expressed in Å or nm or cm or m.
Frequency (γ): The number of vibrations (or) oscillations possible per second is known
as frequency of a wave. Its unit is s‒1.
Velocity (c): The product of wavelength and frequency is equal to the velocity of wave.
It is mathematically expressed as: 𝑐=𝜆 × 𝛾. Its unit is cms‒1or ms‒1.
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SCYA1101: Engineering Chemistry UNIT 2 : Molecular Spectroscopy

UNIT 2

MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY

Electromagnetic Spectrum – Interaction of Radiation with Matter – Energy Levels in

Molecules – Microwave Spectroscopy – Principle – Classification of Molecules Based on

Moment of Inertia – Rotational Energy Expression (J Levels) – Calculation of J for CO

Molecule – Vibrational Spectroscopy – Normal Modes of Vibrations – Vibrations of

Polyatomic Molecules (CO 2

and H 2

O) – Determination of Force Constant – Electronic

Transitions in Organic Molecules – Mathematical Derivation of Beer Lambert’s Law –

Stimulated Emission – Lasers in Action – Excimer Laser, Diode Laser and Gas Laser.

2.1 INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY

2.1.1 Electromagnetic Spectrum

1. Define electromagnetic radiations.

Electromagnetic radiations are composed of radio waves, infrared light, visible light,

ultraviolet ( uv ) light, X–rays and –rays. The electromagnetic radiations characterized by

their wavelength, frequency, wave number and energy.

2. What is electromagnetic spectrum?

Electromagnetic spectrum is the arrangement of various types of electromagnetic

radiations in increasing order of their wavelengths or decreasing order of their

frequencies.

3. Draw electromagnetic spectrum with variable energy.

EMR– rays

X–rays UV Visible Infrared Microwaves Radio waves

Energy (eV) 10

6

10

4

10

2

1 10

10

10

‒ 9

4. What is meant by energy of electromagnetic radiations?

Electromagnetic radiations consist of particles having small packets of energies called

photons. The amount of energy corresponding to each photon is expressed by Planck’s

equation as: 𝐸 = × 𝛾.

5. Define the terms: wavelength, frequency, velocity, and wave number of a

electromagnetic wave.

Wavelength (λ): The linear distance between successive maxima or minima of a wave

is known as its wavelength. It is expressed in Å or nm or cm or m.

Frequency (γ): The number of vibrations (or) oscillations possible per second is known

as frequency of a wave. Its unit is s

Velocity (c): The product of wavelength and frequency is equal to the velocity of wave.

It is mathematically expressed as: 𝑐 = 𝜆 × 𝛾. Its unit is cms

or ms

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Wave Number ( 𝜸

) : The number of waves per unit distance is called wavenumber. Its

unit is cm

. The reciprocal of wavelength is also known as wave number. It is

mathematically expressed as: 𝛾

𝛾

𝑐

. Its unit is cm

2.1.2 Interaction of Radiation with Matter and Energy Levels in Molecules

1. Define spectroscopy

Spectroscopy is the technique, which deals with transitions (electronic, vibrational,

and/or rotational transitions) of a molecule from one energy level to another by the

absorption of suitable electromagnetic radiations.

2. What is energy level quantization? How is quantization useful for spectroscopic

analysis of molecules?

Energy level quantization is the discrete energy levels present in molecules with respect

to their vibrational, rotational and electronic transitions. Spectroscopy is made possible

only due to quantization of energy levels in molecules.

3. List out the different types of energies contributing to total energy of molecules.

When a photon is absorbed by a molecule, the energy is transferred to the molecule. This

energy causes vibrational, rotational, electronic, or translational transitions in molecule.

E

total

= E

translational

+ E

vibrational

+ E

rotational

+ E

electronic

4. What happens to a molecule when it is irradiated with (i) IR light (b) Microwave

radiation?

The photon of infrared light causes a molecule to undergo vibrational and rotational

transitions. The photon of microwave radiation causes a molecule to undergo rotation

transitions.

5. Describe rotational, vibrational and electronic transitions giving details about

their energy levels and the EMR used.

Electronic transitions: The electronic transition in molecules is caused by the absorption

of high energy photons which can send electrons to high energy level. The electronic

transition occurs within the visible and ultraviolet regions of the electromagnetic

spectrum.

Vibrational transitions: The vibrational transition in molecules is caused by lower

energy photons which causes the changes in vibrational energy levels. The vibrational

transitions occur in near infrared region of electromagnetic spectrum.

Rotational transitions: The rotational transition in molecules is caused by very low

energy photons which can produce the changes in the rotational energy levels in the

molecules. The rotational transitions occur in microwave region of electromagnetic

spectrum.

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9. Relate moment of inertia and rotational energy levels.

Moment of Inertia and Energy of the rotational energy levels are related as:

𝐽

2

2

[𝐽(𝐽 + 1 )]

The rotational energy level can also be expressed in terms of wave number 𝛾̅ as:

− 1

) = 𝐵 × [𝐽(𝐽 + 1 )]

Where 𝐵 =

8 𝜋

2

𝐼𝑐

is known as rotational constant and J is known as rotational quantum

number.

2.2.1 Classification of Molecules Based on Moment of Inertia

1. Explain in detail about the classification of molecules based on the moment of

inertia.

Based on the moment of inertia, the molecular shapes are classified into: linear

molecules, symmetric top molecules, spherical top molecules and asymmetric top

molecules.

1. Linear Molecules

These are the molecules in which all the atoms are arranged in a straight line. Linear

rotors have one moment of inertia equal to zero [ I A

= 0 and I B

= I

C

].

Examples: HCl, CO 2

, OCS, HCN, C

2

H

2

etc.

Linear molecules can be rotated in 3-directions: (i) About the bond axis (ii) End-over-

end rotation in the plane of the paper, and (iii) End-over-end rotation at right angles to

the plane.

In a linear molecule like HCl, when the atoms (H

and Cl) are rotated about the main principal axis

( x - axis), no need to apply much force. This is

because, the relative positions of atoms (H and Cl)

are not changing. Hence, the moment of inertia

along the bond axis will be zero, I A

=0 (almost

negligible).

When the molecule is rotated along the y - axis

(end-to-end rotation in the plane of paper), the

relative positions of H and Cl atoms are changing

and hence the moment of inertia about y - axis, I B

is

greater.

H

Cl

I

A

I

B

I

C

Similarly, when the molecule is rotated along z - axis (end-to-end rotation perpendicular

to the plane), the relative positions H and Cl atoms are changing to 90°,180°, 270°, 360°,

and hence the moment of inertia about z - axis, I C

is also greater. Since I B

and I C

are

mutually perpendicular to I A

, I

B

= I

C

. Therefore, for a linear molecule, the principal

moments of inertia are I A

= 0 and I B

= I

C

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2. Symmetric Top Molecules

Symmetrical tops are molecules with two rotational

axes that have the same moment of inertia and one

unique rotational axis with a different moment of

inertia.

Symmetrical tops can be divided into two

categories based on the relationship between the

inertia of the unique axis and the inertia of the two

axes with equivalent inertia.

I

A

I

B

I

C

C

I

H

H

H

If the unique rotational axis has a lower inertia than

the degenerate axes, I A

< (I

B

= I

C

), the molecule is

called a prolate symmetrical top molecule.

Examples: CH 3

I; CH

3

F; CH

3

CN

If the unique rotational axis has a greater inertia

than the degenerate axes, I C

> (I

A

= I

B

), the

molecule is called an oblate symmetrical top

molecule.

Examples: BF 3

; BCl 3

; NH

3

I

A

I

B

I

C

B

F

F

F

3. Spherical Top Molecules:

Spherical top molecule is a special case of a

symmetric tops with equal moment of inertia about

all the three axes, I A

= I

B

= I

C

. Because of their

spherical symmetry, they have zero dipole moment

and they are microwave inactive.

Examples: Methane (CH 4

); Phosphorus

tetramer (P 4

); Carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4

I

A

I

C

I

B

C

H

H

H

H

4. Asymmetric top molecules

Asymmetric top molecules are a type of polyatomic

molecules having all principal axes of the moment

of inertia are different from each other

(I

A

≠ I

B

≠ I

C

Examples: HCHO; H 2

O; CH

3

OH

I

A

I

C

I

B

C

H

H

O

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2

1

1

2

Substituting r 1

and r 2

in equation (1), we get:

2

1

2

×

1

1

2

×

1

2

1

2

1

2

× 𝑟

2

𝐼 = 𝜇 × 𝑟

2

Where, 𝜇 =

𝑚

1

𝑚

2

( 𝑚

1

+𝑚

2

)

is known as reduced mass of the diatomic molecule.

Determination of Energy of a Linear Diatomic Molecule

The angular momentum ( L ) for a rotating molecule can be calculated using the

expression:

𝐿 = 𝐼 × 𝜔 … ( 5 )

Where, 𝐼 is the moment of inertia and ω is the angular velocity.

According to quantum mechanics, the angular momentum is quantized for a rotating

molecule, and it is given as:

Where J is known as rotational quantum numbers.

The energy of a rotating molecule can be determined by using the expression:

𝐽

× 𝐼𝜔

2

Dividing and multiplying the RHS of equation (7) by I , we have:

𝐽

× 𝐼

2

2

𝐽

× 𝐿

2

… ( 8 ) 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝐿 = 𝐼 × 𝜔

Substituting L value (equation 6) in equation (8), we get:

𝐽

× [

√𝐽(𝐽 + 1 )]

2

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𝐽

×

2

2

× 𝐽

𝐽

2

2

[𝐽(𝐽 + 1 )] … ( 9 )

The rotational energy level can be expressed in terms of wave number 𝛾̅.

Dividing the equation (9) by hc on both the sides, we get:

𝐽

2

2

×

× [𝐽(𝐽 + 1 )]

ℎ𝑐

𝜆

𝐸

ℎ𝑐

𝐽

2

×

[

)]

− 1

) = 𝐵 × [𝐽(𝐽 + 1 )] … ( 11 )

Where 𝐵 =

8 𝜋

2

𝐼𝑐

is known as rotational constant and J is known as rotational quantum

number.

The rotational energy in terms of wave number can be calculated for various J values by

using the expression (11).

For J = 0; 𝛾̅

− 1

For J = 1; 𝛾̅

− 1

For J = 2; 𝛾̅ (𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑚

− 1

For J = 3; 𝛾̅ (𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑚

− 1

The selection rule represents the change

in quantum numbers for allowed

transitions.

For pure rotational transitions, the

allowed transition is ∆𝐽 = ± 1.

The rotational energy for a diatomic

molecule can be diagrammatically

represented as:

J

(cm

)

0

1

2

3

0

2B

6B

12B

The allowed transition, J = 0 1

J = 1 2

J = 2 3

2.2.3 Calculation of J for CO Molecule

3. Explain the determination of J values for the allowed rotational transitions.

Determination Rotational Quantum Numbers ( J values) for Allowed Transitions

We know that, 𝛾̅ (𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑚

− 1

) = 𝐵𝐽(𝐽 + 1 ), B is rotational constant.

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Determination of moment of inertia, I:

The moment of inertia is given by:

1

2

1

2

× 𝑟

2

Where m 1

is the atomic mass of carbon atom; m 2

is the atomic mass of oxygen atom; and

r is the distance of their separation (bond length of CO).

Given:

m 1

= 12.0001 amu = 12.0001×1.66×

kg; m 2

= 15.9994 amu = 15.9994×1.66×

kg; r = 112.8 pm = 112.8×

m

1

2

1

2

12. 0001 × 1. 66 × 10

− 27

×

15. 9994 × 1. 66 × 10

− 27

( 12. 0001 × 1. 66 × 10

− 27

𝑘𝑔) + ( 15. 9994 × 1. 66 × 10

− 27

1

2

1

2

19. 92 × 26. 559 × 10

− 54

2

( 19. 92 + 26. 559 ) × 10

− 27

𝑚 1

𝑚 2

( 𝑚

1

+𝑚

2

)

529 × 10

− 54

𝑘𝑔

2

  1. 479 × 10

− 27

𝑘𝑔

1

2

1

2

= 11. 38 × 10

− 27

kg

Substituting the above values in equation (2):

𝐼 = 11. 38 × 10

− 27

kg × ( 112. 8 × 10

− 12

2

2

𝐼 = 11. 38 × 10

− 27

kg × 1. 272 × 10

− 20

2

𝐼 = 1. 44 × 10

− 46

kg𝑚

2

Substituting moment of inertia in equation (1), we get:

2

6. 626 × 10

− 34

2

− 1

8 × 3. 142 × 3. 142 × 1. 44 × 10

− 46

2

× 3 × 10

8

− 1

  1. 626 × 10

− 34

  1. 42 × 10

− 36

− 1

− 1

−𝟏

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J values for first three rotational transition for CO molecule are:

For J = 0, we have:

2B = 2 × 1.935 = 3.87 cm

For J = 1, we have:

4B = 4 × 1.935 = 7.74 cm

For J =2, we have:

6B = 2 × 1.935 = 11.61 cm

2.3 VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY

1. What is vibrational level transition?

It is the transition from one vibrational energy level to higher vibrational energy levels

by absorbing IR radiation.

2. Give the principle of IR spectroscopy.

When a molecule absorbs the energy of IR light, its atoms and molecules are excited and

undergoes transition from one vibrational energy level to next higher vibrational energy

level. This phenomenon is known as vibrational spectroscopy (or) infrared spectroscopy.

3. What are the conditions (selection rules) for IR absorption by molecules? 1. There should be a change in the dipole moment of the molecules upon IR absorption. 2. The frequency of the incoming radiation should match with the frequency of the

energy level difference between the vibrational states. Vibrational transition occurs

when ∆𝜗 = ± 1.

4. What are the infrared active molecules? Give examples.

Those molecules which possess either a permanent dipole moment or the dipole moment

arise due to vibration of atoms in molecules are infrared active.

Examples: CO, NO, CN, HCl

5. Define degrees of freedom.

The number of degrees of freedom is equal to the sum of coordinates necessary to locate

all the atoms of a molecule in space. Each atom has three degrees of freedom

corresponding to the three Cartesian coordinates (X, Y, Z) which is necessary to describe

its position on relative to other atoms in a molecule.

For linear molecules, the degrees of freedom, 3 N = translational (3 coordinates) +

rotational (2 coordinates) + vibrational.

For non-linear molecules, the degrees of freedom, 3N = translational (3 coordinates) +

rotational (3 coordinates) + vibrational.

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S. No. Stretching Vibrations Bending Vibrations

  1. If two bonded atoms continuously

oscillate between the bonds by

changing their distance without

altering the bond angles, it is

known as stretching vibration.

If two bonded atoms continuously

oscillate between the bonds by

changing the bond angles with respect

to centre atom in and out of bond axis,

it is known as bending vibration.

  1. There are two types of stretching

vibrations namely symmetrical

stretching and unsymmetrical

stretching.

There are two types of bending

vibrations namely in-plane bending

(scissoring and rocking) and out-of-

plane rocking (wagging and twisting).

2.3.1 Fundamental Modes of Vibrations

1. Explain the types of vibrations with their diagrammatic representations.

Fundamental Modes of Vibrations (The mechanism of Interaction of Vibration of

Molecules and Infrared Radiations)

When a substance absorbs light in IR-regions, its molecules and atoms are excited in turn

leads to bond deformation. This is mainly due to two types of fundamental modes

vibrations namely stretching vibration and bending vibration.

1. Stretching Vibration

If two bonded atoms continuously oscillate between the bonds by changing their distance

without altering the bond angles, it is known as stretching vibration.

Example (i): Diatomic molecules like H–H or H–Cl vibrates in one way by moving

towards or away from each other when they interact with suitable IR radiations.

H H

H H

Normal

IR

H H

interaction

Example (ii): However, triatomic molecules such as CO 2

possesses two different stretching

modes namely symmetrical stretch and unsymmetrical stretch.

In the symmetrical stretch, each O moves towards C or away from C simultaneously.

O C O

Normal

IR O C O

O C O

Symmetrical stretching

interaction

In the unsymmetrical stretch, one O moves towards C while the other O moves away from

C.

O C O

Normal

IR

O C O

Asymmetric stretching

O C O

interaction

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2. Bending Vibration

If two bonded atoms continuously oscillate between the bonds by changing the bond angles

with respect to centre atom in and out of bond axis, it is known as bending vibration.

There are two types of bending vibrations:

IN-PLANE bending vibrations: All the atoms are on same plane; Examples: Scissoring

and rocking.

OUT-OF-PLANE bending vibrations: If two atoms are on same plane while the one atom

is on opposite plane; Examples: Twisting and wagging.

Scissoring: If the two atoms joined

to centre atom move towards and

away from each other, it is known as

scissoring.

Centre Atom

1

2

3

Centre Atom

1

2

3

Scissoring

Rockin g: If the two atoms joined to

centre atom move simultaneously in

the same direction, it is known as

rocking.

Centre Atom

1

2

3

Centre Atom

1 2

3

Rocking

Twisting: If one of the atoms moves

up (coming forward) and the other

moves down (going back) with

respect to centre atom and changing

the bond angles, it is known as

twisting.

Twisting

Centre Atom

+

3

+ means coming forward

means going backward

Wagging: If the two atoms move

back and forth in the same direction

with respect to the centre atom and

changing the bond angles, it is

known as wagging. Such vibrations

are generally referred to as

degenerate modes.

Centre Atom

+

3

+ means coming forward

means going backward

Wagging

Centre Atom

+

3

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Hence, CO 2

has

four modes of

vibrations.

Since the two

bending modes

have the same

vibrational

energy, they are

known as

degenerates, and

only one

absorption band is

expected for these

two bending

modes of

vibrations.

So, for CO 2

, we

have total of two

absorption bands.

Asymmetrical stretching (2565 cm

O C O

Normal

IR

O C O

Asymmetric stretching

O C O

Exhibits

net

dipole

moment

IR active

In-plane bending vibration (526 cm

O C O

Has net

dipole

moment

IR active

Out-plane bending vibration (526 cm

O C O

Has net

dipole

moment

IR active

2. Mode of Vibrations in H 2

O Molecule

Description Mode of vibrations Change in

dipole

moment

IR

active/

inactive

H

2

O is a non-linear

tri-atomic

molecule.

Vibrational degrees

of freedom =

3N – 6 =

3×3 – 6 = 3.

Hence, H 2

O has

three fundamental

modes of

vibrations a

symmetrical

stretching, an

unsymmetrical

stretching and a

bending mode.

Symmetrical stretching (3686 cm

O

H

H

O

H H

Expansion

Comprssion

Involve in

change in

dipole

moment

IR active

Asymmetrical stretching (3606 cm

O

H

H

O

H

H

E

x

p

a

n

s

i

o

n

E

x

p

a

n

s

i o

n

C

o

m

p

r

s

s

i

o

n C

o

m

p

r

s

s

i

o

n

Involve in

change in

dipole

moment

IR active

Bending vibration (In-plane

scissoring) (1885 cm

O

H H

O

H H

Involve in

change in

dipole

moment

IR active

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2.3.2 Determination of Force Constant for a Diatomic Molecule

1. Explain how the force constant of a diatomic molecule is determined?

The molecules are made up of atoms linked by chemical bonds. The movement of atoms

and the chemical bonds are like spring and balls (vibrations). This characteristic vibration

is known as natural frequency of vibration.

If the applied IR frequency is equal to the natural frequency of vibration, then absorption

of IR radiation takes place. So, we can observe a corresponding peak in the spectrum.

Force constant is a measure of bond strength between the two atoms.

Mathematically, force constant is defined as the restoring force per unit displacement.

Force constant , −𝑭 = 𝒌𝒙

Where F is the restoring force, x is the displacement and the negative sign indicates the

force that has direction opposite of x.

The relationship between force constant ( k ) and equilibrium vibrational frequency ( ʋ e

) is

given by:

𝑒

Where μ is the reduced mass of a diatomic molecule, which can be calculated using the

expression 𝜇 =

𝑚

1

𝑚

2

( 𝑚

1

+𝑚

2

)

𝑒

Where γ is the frequency of electromagnetic radiation. Substituting equation (2) in

equation (1), we gete:

… ( 4 ) since, γ =

since, 𝛾̅ =

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2.4 ELECTRONIC SPECTROSCOPY

1. Give the principle of uv - visible spectroscopy.

When a molecule absorbs energy in uv - visible region (180-780 nm), its outermost

electrons undergo transitions from the lower electronic energy level to the next higher

electronic energy level. This phenomenon is known as electronic spectroscopy (or) uv-

visible spectroscopy.

2. Give the regions of uv - visible spectrum.

The near ultraviolet region: It ranges from 200 to 380 nm.

The visible region: It ranges from 380 to 780 nm.

3. Reason out why the uv bands are broad?

Electronic level transitions are accompanied by vibrational and rotational level

transitions; hence uv spectral bands are broad.

4. What are the various types of electronic transitions?

There are four types of electronic transitions involved ultraviolet and visible

spectroscopy. They are: –; n–; – and n–.

5. Give the order of energy required for electronic transitions in organic molecules.

The order of required energy of various electronic transitions in organic molecules is:

– > n– > – > n–

**6. Give the different types of electronic transitions with one example each.

  1. Mention the type of electronic transition taking place in methane, ethylene,**

methanol.

S. No. Types of electronic transitions Examples

  1. σ → σ * Methane; Cyclohexane
  2. n → σ * Methanol; Methyl amine
  3. π → π * Ethylene; Acetylene
  4. n → π * Acetone 8. List out the differences between π → π * and n → π * electronic transitions.

**S. No. π → π * n → π ***

1 Allowed transition Forbidden transition

2 High energy transition Lower energy transition

3 Molar extinction coefficient (ε) value

lies between 100 to 10000

Molar extinction coefficient (ε)

value is < 100

4 More intense than n → π * Less intense than π → π *

SCYA1101: Engineering Chemistry UNIT 2 : Molecular Spectroscopy

**9. Give Beer-Lambert’s Law.

  1. Give the equation relating absorbance and concentration in** uv - vis spectroscopy.

Beer-Lambert’s law is stated as “when a beam of monochromatic light passes through a

transparent absorbing solution, the amount of light absorbed ( A ) is proportional to the

concentration of the solution ( c ) and the thickness ( l , path length) of the solution.”

Where, 𝑙𝑜𝑔

𝐼

𝜊

𝐼

is known as absorbance ( A ); l is thickness or path length of the cell; c is

the molar concentration of the solution and ε is the molar extinction coefficient or molar

absorptivity.

11. What are the limitations of Beer-Lambert’s Law?

Beer-Lambert’s law fails:

✓ when the absorbing solute dissociates or associates in solution.

✓ at higher concentrations.

✓ in scattering of light due to particulates in the sample.

12. Define the term transmittance in uv - visible spectroscopy.

Transmittance is the fraction of the incident light transmitted from the total intensity of

incident light.

The transmittance and absorbance are related as:

13. What is molar extinction coefficient?

Molar extinction coefficient is defined as “the absorbance of a one molar solution placed

in a cell of one cm path length”.

14. If the transmittance of a solution is 19.4%, what is its absorbance or optical

density?

Given: Percentage of transmittance (T) = 19.4%

(or) T =

  1. 4

100

Absorbance, A = log

1

𝑇

= log

1

  1. 194

= log 1 ‒ log (0.194) = 0 ‒ (‒0.712) = 0.

Absorbance, A = 0.712 × 100 = 71.2%