IR Spectroscopy

The infrared spectrum was obtained from a compound and showed absorptions at 2100 cm^-1,

1700 cm^-1, and 2100 cm^-1. Identify the compound.

• CH₃COOCH₃

• C₆H₅COOH

• CH₂=CHCH₂OH

• CH≡CCH₂CO₂CH₃

A molecule absorbs IR at a wavenumber of 1720 cm^-1.  Which functional group could account for this absorption.
I. aldehydes
II. esters
III. ethers

• I only
• I and II 
• I, II and III 
• none of the above

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Identify the bonds which will produce strong absorptions in the IR region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
I. C-O bond
II. C=C bond
III. C=O bond

• I and II only
• I and III only
• II and III only
• I, II and III

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What part of the atom or molecule does infrared radiation affect

• the nucleus
• the electrons
• the  bonds
• the charge

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The independent variable on an IR spectra is 

• wave length 
• wave number
• frequency squared
• transmission

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The dependent variable on an IR spectra is 

• wave length 
• wave number
• frequency
• transmission

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The greater the polarity of a bond the_______________its IR absorption

• weaker
• stronger
• more charged
• smaller the wavenumber

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Non polar symmetrical molecules 

• do not absorb IR radiation
• absorb IR  radiation
• absorb the most IR  radiation
• transmit IR radiation

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The finger print region is 

• different for each organic compound
•  from 600 - 1400 cm^-1
• both the above

The actual wavelength which is absorbed by any bond can vary.  

• True
• False

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