A Sample Answer On How To Correctly Analyse Organic Compounds
In this resource, I demonstrate what a model A* answer looks like for a combined analysis exam question in which we identify the unknown compound (OCR A) and highlight common mistakes to avoid.
This topic nearly always comes out in the exam and is weighted heavily
Covers elemental analysis, infrared (IR), mass spec and proton (1H) NMR
See what a top-scoring answer looks like
What this guide covers
What to look for in each spectrum
In this resource, I highlight relevant components of each spectrum which students should use to gain information which will lead to identifying the compound.
Breaking down the question
I break down this wordy question into components and tackle each section independently, then piece it together at the end for the final structure.
Structuring and terminology
I structure my answer to show a clear train of thought, using the right terminology and phrasing to gain maximum marks and I show you how to do the same.
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