ABSTRACT
When comparing different liquids, most investigators find it more convenient to use water as a basis of comparison, instead of using the absolute magnitude of the effect represented by the Verdet constant. The dependence of the specific magnetooptic rotation on the molecular weight for various types of hydrocarbons series is shown in this chapter. It illustrates the relationships between homologous series and the effect of increasing molecular weight by the addition of methylene groups. The magnetooptic rotation in liquids usually shows a positive sign, with the exceptions of a few titanium compounds is also listed. The effect of temperature on rotation of diamagnetic molecules is small, and an increase in the temperature invariably causes a decrease in the magnetooptic rotation.
