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What does a derivative spectrum emphasise?

  • A.The total absorbance across the whole band
  • B.The concentration of the most abundant species
  • C.The instrument's stray light performance
  • D.Sharp features against a broad background

Answer: D

Differentiating the spectrum suppresses slowly varying backgrounds and enhances sharp changes, so a narrow band riding on a broad scattering slope becomes measurable. Total absorbance is what the undifferentiated spectrum gives, and neither abundance nor stray light is emphasised. The price is a worse signal-to-noise ratio, since differentiation amplifies noise as readily as it amplifies structure, which is why derivative methods need a clean spectrum to begin with.

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