Would it be possible to conduct an UV/Vis spectroscopy experiment on a sample of the compound C3H3O2? Explain.

Different substances can interact differently with light. So for me, I think the answer would be yes. It is possible to conduct an UV/Vis spectroscopy experiment on a sample of the compound C3H3O2. Every substance is unique and has its own light interactions.

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RomeliaThurston RomeliaThurston · Answer 2 · 2018-10-12T05:10:59-04:00

Answer: Yes, we can conduct a UV/Vis spectroscopy experiment for \(C_3H_3O_2\) compound.

Explanation: UV/Vis Spectroscopy is used for the quantitative determination of conjugated organic compounds, biological macromolecules and transition metal ions.

We are given a compound \(C_3H_3O_2\), in which conjugation is present and undergoes \(\pi-\pi^*\) transition. This transition means that the energy gap is low and hence the wavelength will be more.

According to the Planck's relation:

\(E=\frac{hc}{\lambda}\)

Energy and wavelength follow inverse relation.