Final answer:
The detectors used for gas chromatography include the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) for organic compounds, Mass Spectrometer (MS) for identification based on mass-to-charge ratios, and Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) to detect all types of analytes.
Step-by-step explanation:
To identify the detector or detectors that can be used for gas chromatography for the detection of each analyte:
- (a) Flame Ionization Detector (FID) is typically used for detecting organic compounds and is suited for analytes that can be ionized in a flame.
- (b) A Mass Spectrometer (MS) is widely utilized to identify substances based on their mass-to-charge ratios. It is often coupled with gas chromatography for detailed chemical analysis.
- (c) A Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) measures changes in thermal conductivity and can detect all types of analytes including those that are not ionizable.
- (d) All of the above detectors can be used for gas chromatography depending on the analyte's properties and the desired level of analysis.