Q31 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (26 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which instrument is used for determination of particle size?

  • A
    SEM
  • Correct answer
    B
    TEM
  • C
    FTIR
  • D
    UV visible spectroscopy

Solution

Particle size determination requires direct imaging capabilities provided by electron microscopy techniques. SEM offers surface visualization for measuring particle dimensions through high-resolution topography, while TEM achieves higher resolution for nanoscale internal structure analysis and particle measurement.

Spectroscopic methods prove unsuitable for direct size determination: FTIR identifies functional groups and chemical composition, and UV-visible spectroscopy quantifies concentrations and electronic transitions, though it may provide indirect size information through plasmon resonance effects in specific cases.

The instruments directly capable of particle size determination are $\boxed{\text{A, B}}$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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