Question

Magnetic sector analyzer is a part of

• A. NMR spectroscopy
• B. Mass spectroscopy
• C. IR spectroscopy
• D. UV spectroscopy

Hint:

Mass Spectrometry Components. Ion Source \(\rightarrow\) Mass Analyzer (e.g., Magnetic Sector, Quadrupole, TOF) \(\rightarrow\) Detector. Magnetic sectors separate ions based on momentum/charge in a magnetic field.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A mass spectrometer separates ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio (m/z)
A key component of many mass spectrometers is the mass analyzer, which performs this separation
Several types of mass analyzers exist, including magnetic sector, quadrupole, time-of-flight (TOF), ion trap, etc
A magnetic sector analyzer uses a strong magnetic field to deflect a beam of ions
Ions with different m/z ratios follow paths with different radii of curvature in the magnetic field, allowing them to be separated and detected
NMR spectroscopy uses radio waves and magnetic fields to probe atomic nuclei
IR and UV spectroscopy use infrared and ultraviolet light, respectively, to probe molecular vibrations and electronic transitions
Therefore, a magnetic sector analyzer is a component used in mass spectroscopy