GK Question

science hard mcq

Which technique is best suited for determining the crystal structure of a solid compound?

  1. IR Spectroscopy
  2. NMR Spectroscopy
  3. X-ray Diffraction
  4. Mass Spectrometry

Answer: X-ray Diffraction

XRD analyzes diffraction patterns of X-rays scattered by crystal lattice, revealing atomic arrangement, unit cell parameters, phase identification. Fundamental for materials characterization. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]

Topic Chemistry - Analytical Methods
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