JAMB Chemistry 2023 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The radiation used in studying the arrangement of particles in giant organic molecules is

A. β-particles
B. γ-rays
C. α-particles
D. X-raysCorrect

Explanation

X-ray crystallography is the technique used to study atomic arrangements in giant organic molecules. Crystals are exposed to X-rays and the diffraction patterns are analysed.

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