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At what wavenumber does the broad O-H stretching band for alcohols typically appear?
At what wavenumber does the broad O-H stretching band for alcohols typically appear?
What is the significance of the C=O stretching band in carbonyl compounds?
What is the significance of the C=O stretching band in carbonyl compounds?
In which range do C=C stretching vibrations typically occur for aromatic rings?
In which range do C=C stretching vibrations typically occur for aromatic rings?
What characteristic feature differentiates the O-H stretching band of phenols from that of alcohols?
What characteristic feature differentiates the O-H stretching band of phenols from that of alcohols?
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Which type of compounds are characterized by a prominent band around 1710 - 1720 cm-1?
Which type of compounds are characterized by a prominent band around 1710 - 1720 cm-1?
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Study Notes
Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
- IR spectroscopy analyzes the interaction of infrared radiation with molecules.
- Absorption of IR radiation causes molecular vibrations.
- Different functional groups absorb IR radiation at characteristic frequencies.
- This is used to identify functional groups in a molecule.
Aromatic Rings
- C-H stretch: 3050-3010 cm⁻¹
- C-H out-of-plane bending: 900-690 cm⁻¹
- C=C stretching: often appears in pairs at 1600 cm⁻¹ and 1475 cm⁻¹.
- The note specifies that this is helpful in determining the type of ring substitution (monosubstituted, ortho-substituted, meta-substituted, para-substituted).
Oxygen-Containing Compounds (Alcohols and Phenols)
- Alcohols and phenols exhibit characteristic infrared bands due to O-H and C-O stretching.
- O-H stretching is sensitive to hydrogen bonding.
- Alcohol O-H stretching is centered around 3600 cm⁻¹.
- Phenol O-H stretching is typically 50-100 cm⁻¹ lower than that of alcohols.
- The broad shape of the O-H stretching band makes it prominent in the spectrum.
- C-O stretching shows a strong band in the 1300-1000 cm⁻¹ region.
Carbonyl Compounds
- Carbonyl compounds contain a C=O functional group.
- This functional group is present in aldehydes, ketones, esters, amides, acid chlorides, and anhydrides.
- The C=O group strongly absorbs in the 1850-1650 cm⁻¹ range.
- Aldehydes and ketones show a strong, prominent, and characteristic "stake-shaped" band around 1710-1720 cm⁻¹.
- Aldehydes also show medium strength bands around 2700 and 2800 cm⁻¹ due to C-H bonds.
- These C-H bands are absent in ketones.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of infrared (IR) spectroscopy, focusing on how IR radiation interacts with molecules to reveal structural information. It highlights characteristic absorption frequencies for various functional groups and discusses the specifics of aromatic rings and oxygen-containing compounds. Test your knowledge of the principles and applications of IR spectroscopy.
