Define a research problem. List the criteria in general for a good research problem.

List the steps involved in research and explain the purpose of each of these.

Name the types of research and explain any one in brief.

List the various types of knowledge sources as applied to the development of research questions.

 Compare GC-MS and LC-MS and LC-MS with reference to the sample types and the solvents used.

What are the two types of ion sources used in mass spectrometry? Explain these sources.

List the limitations of 1D NMR spectroscopy. How does 2D NMR help in fulfilling the limitations?

What is DEPT in DC NMR spectroscopy? Describe the features of its various types.

 Describe the principle of FT-NMR spectroscopy. Explain how is this spectroscopy advantageous over the CW-NMR spectroscopy.

List the characteristics of atomisation-excitation source in atomic emission spectrometry. Name the three types of plasma sources.

What are the two aspects in which fluorimetry differs from phosphorimetry? Describe the aspects.

How does FTIR differ from traditional dispersive IR spectrometry? Write any four advantages of the FTIR spectrometry.

What are the advantages of UV-Vis spectrometry for quantitative determinations? Write the steps involved in the quantitative determinations using this technique.

Explain the nature of absorption spectra for the transition and inner transition elements by UV-Vis spectroscopy. Also specify the reasons of difference between the two.

 Give important aspects of capillary electrochromatography.

Discuss the applications of membrane separations in

)(i) water treatment

(ii) production of table salt

 Describe the unique features of size exclusion chromatography.

Discuss the use of hydrous oxides of polyvalent metals as synthetic ion exchangers giving suitable examples.

Draw a schematic diagram of an HPLC instrument and also list the components.

Give a brief account of various injection systems used in gas chromatography.