1. Which of the following is not a source used in Mid Infrared Spectrophotometer?

a) Nernst glower
b) High pressure mercury arc lamp
c) Globar
d) Nichrome wire
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Answer: b
Explanation: High pressure mercury arc lamp is used as the source for Far IR Spectrophotometer. Rest of the
options are used as a source in Mid Infrared Spectrophotometer.

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2. Which of the following is the wave number of near infrared spectrometer?

a) 4000 – 200 cm-1
b) 200 – 10 cm-1
c) 12500 – 4000 cm-1
d) 50 – 1000 cm-1
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Answer: c
Explanation: The wave number of near infrared spectrometer ranges between 12500 – 4000. Wavenumber is the
reciprocal of wavelength.

3. Which of the following options are correct in terms of wavelength for the different types of IR spectrometer?
a) Near IR: 0.8 – 2.5 mm
b) Mid IR: 0.8 – 2.5 mm
c) Far IR: 2.5 – 50 mm
d) Mid IR: 50 – 100 mm
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Answer: a
Explanation: Wavelength of near IR is 0.8 – 2.5 mm and for mid IR it is 2.5 – 50 mm. The wavelength of far IR is
50 – 1000 mm.

4. Which of the following is not a composition of Nernst glower or Nernst filament?

a) Oxides of Zirconium
b) Oxides of Barium
c) Oxides of Yitrium
d) Oxides of Thorium
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Answer: b
Explanation: Oxides of Barium is not present in Nernst glower. They are constructed by fusing oxides of
Zirconium, yitrium and thorium.
5. What is the composition of Globar rod which is used as a source in Mid IR spectroscopy?
a) Silicon carbide
b) Silver chloride
c) Silicon dioxide
d) Silver carbide
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Answer: a
Explanation: Globar is a silicon carbide rod. It is 5mm in diameter and 50mm long.

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6. Bolometer, a type of detector, is also known as ___________

a) Resistance temperature detector (RTD)
b) Thermistor
c) Thermocouple
d) Golay cell
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Answer: b
Explanation: Bolometers are also known as thermistors. It is a type of resistance thermometer constructed of
metals such as platinum or nickel.

7. Which of the following is not a technique for preparing solid samples in IR spectroscopy?
a) Solids run in solution
b) Mull technique
c) Solid films
d) Thin films
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Answer: d
Explanation: Four techniques are generally used to prepare solid samples. They are: Solids run in solution, Mull
technique, Solid films and pressed pellet techniques.

8. Which of the following is not used as pyroelectric material used in pyroelectric transducers in Infrared
spectroscopy?
a) Triglycine Sulphate
b) Deutrated Triglycine Sulphate
c) Some Polymers
d) Tetraglycine sulphate
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Answer: d
Explanation: Pyroelectric materials are deutrated triglycine sulphate, triglycine sulphate and some polymers.
They give rise to potential when subjected to a heating or cooling effect.
9. Which of the following is the principle of Golay cell which is used as a detector in IR spectroscopy?
a) Expansion of gas upon heating
b) Increase in resistance due to an increase in temperature and vice versa
c) Temperature difference gives rise to a potential difference in the material
d) Decrease in resistance due to an increase in temperature
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Answer: a
Explanation: It is also known as pneumatic detector. The gases expand on heating and this in turn leads to the
movement of a diaphragm just like in pneumatic sensors.

10. In a solid sample treatment technique, the finely ground solid sample is mixed with mineral oil to make a thick
paste which is then spread between IR transmitting windows. What is the name of this solid sample treatment
technique?
a) Pressed pellet
b) Mull technique
c) Solid films
d) Solids run in solution
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Answer: b
Explanation: The mentioned technique is Mull technique. This method is used for qualitative analysis but not
quantitative analysis.

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