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VCAA 2019 - Question 8 (Organic Analysis / Spectroscopy) - Chemistry Exam Walk-through

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This VCAA exam walkthrough analyses Question 8 (Organic Analysis / Spectroscopy) - Exam Walk-through, focusing on Combined organic analysis and Infrared spectroscopy and assessment technique. It helps students interpret molecular mass spectra and interpret proton NMR spectra.

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Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • interpret molecular mass spectra
  • interpret proton NMR spectra
  • identify organic functional groups
  • name organic compounds systematically
  • predict organic reaction products

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Instrumental analysis of organic compounds
  • Unit 4, Area of Study 1Structure, nomenclature and properties of organic compounds