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How can the presence of a specific compound (such as glucose) be identified in a sample using Raman spectroscopy and what are the specific spectral characteristics for that compound?

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Raman spectroscopy is a non-destructive analytical technique that provides information about the molecular composition, structure, and interactions of a sample. It is based on the inelastic scattering of monochromatic light, usually from a laser source. When the light interacts with the molecules in the sample, it causes a shift in the energy of the scattered photons, which is detected as a Raman spectrum.To identify the presence of a specific compound, such as glucose, in a sample using Raman spectroscopy, you would follow these steps:1. Obtain a reference Raman spectrum of the pure compound  glucose  from a database or by measuring a known sample of the compound. This reference spectrum will contain the characteristic Raman bands  peaks  associated with the molecular vibrations of glucose.2. Prepare the sample containing the unknown compound s  and perform Raman spectroscopy on it. This will generate a Raman spectrum of the sample.3. Compare the Raman spectrum of the unknown sample with the reference spectrum of glucose. Look for the presence of characteristic Raman bands of glucose in the sample spectrum. If these bands are present and match the reference spectrum, it indicates the presence of glucose in the sample.The specific spectral characteristics for glucose in its Raman spectrum include several characteristic bands, such as:- 1125 cm-1: C-C and C-O stretching vibrations  skeletal modes - 1340 cm-1: CH2 bending vibrations- 1460 cm-1: CH2 bending vibrations  scissoring - 2880 cm-1: CH2 stretching vibrations  symmetric - 2940 cm-1: CH2 stretching vibrations  asymmetric These bands may vary slightly depending on the experimental conditions and the form of glucose  e.g., solid, liquid, or in solution . It is essential to consider other peaks in the spectrum and compare them with the reference spectrum to ensure accurate identification of glucose in the sample.

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