Infrared Spectroscopy Overview
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What is the primary way through which infrared radiation affects molecular vibrations?

  • By matching the frequency of the radiation to the natural frequency of vibrations (correct)
  • By promoting electron transitions
  • By changing the molecular composition of the sample
  • By increasing the temperature of the molecules

Which type of molecules will NOT absorb infrared radiation?

  • Symmetric molecules or bonds (correct)
  • Ionic compounds in a gas phase
  • Asymmetrical molecules or bonds
  • Molecules with a permanent dipole moment

What is the range of the Functional Group region in an IR spectrum?

  • 4000 to 2000 cm-1
  • 3000 to 1000 cm-1
  • 1600 to 625 cm-1
  • 4000 to 1600 cm-1 (correct)

What type of IR spectra are produced by asymmetrical vibrational modes?

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Why is knowledge of characteristic absorption bands important in IR spectroscopy?

<p>It allows identification of functional groups in a compound (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Fingerprint region in an IR spectrum?

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Which of the following correctly describes a result of an increase in amplitude of molecular vibrations due to IR irradiation?

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What characteristic is necessary for a molecule to absorb IR radiation?

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What type of bond vibrations are primarily observed in the IR spectrum of alkanes?

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What types of molecular vibrations require more energy according to infrared spectroscopy?

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At what wavelength do alkenes typically display bands associated with C=C bond stretching vibrations?

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Why do alkynes show a weak band in their IR spectrum?

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What is the primary purpose of infrared spectroscopy?

<p>To indicate the functional group of a molecule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What wavelength is characteristic of the C-H bonds found in most organic molecules?

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Which of the following describes the term 'transmittance' in the context of IR spectroscopy?

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What effect can broader bands in the IR spectrum of alkenes have on the detection of the =C-H bond stretch?

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Which type of molecular vibration does NOT classify as bending?

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What is the significance of the 'wavenumber' in IR spectroscopy?

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In what scenarios might the C≡C band in alkynes not be observed at all?

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Which functional group is typically absent in the IR spectrum of alkanes?

<p>C=O bonds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of radiation primarily comes from the Sun?

<p>Infrared radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of functional groups will be covered for IR identification in this discussion?

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Which of the following instruments is used to gather data in infrared spectroscopy?

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Which of the following types of vibrations require less energy according to the principles of infrared spectroscopy?

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What is the range for the O-H stretch in carboxylic acids according to their IR spectrum?

<p>2800 - 3500 cm-1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is true for secondary amines in their IR spectrum?

<p>They have a single N-H spike. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature combines the characteristics of amines and ketones in amides?

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In which range does the C=O stretch for carboxylic acids appear?

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What is the main reason tertiary amines do not show an N-H bond in their IR spectrum?

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Which type of amide would show two spikes in its IR spectrum?

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Where do amides show the N-H stretch in their IR spectrum?

<p>3100 - 3500 cm-1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What shape is the N-H stretch band for primary amines typically described as?

<p>Molar tooth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds are present in terminal alkynes?

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What characteristic band is absent in the IR spectrum of internal alkynes?

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In which region does the prominent band due to the C-N triple bond of nitriles appear?

<p>Around 2250 cm-1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape and appearance of the O-H bond in alcohols as seen in an IR spectrum?

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What type of band do aldehydes produce according to their C=O functional group?

<p>Strong, stake-shaped band around 1710 - 1720 cm-1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do ketones lack the medium strength C-H bands found in aldehydes within IR spectra?

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What is a key difference in the IR spectra of terminal and internal alkynes?

<p>Absence of C-H bonds to sp carbon in internal alkynes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor makes the CN triple bond band in nitriles stronger compared to alkyne bands?

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Flashcards

Infrared Spectroscopy

A technique that studies how molecules interact with infrared light to identify functional groups.

Electromagnetic Radiation

Energy that travels in waves, including visible light, radio waves, and infrared light.

Functional Groups

Specific atoms or groups of atoms within a molecule that determine its chemical properties, and are identified using IR.

Molecular Vibrations

Internal movements of atoms within a molecule, triggered by absorption of IR radiation.

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Stretching Vibrations

Changes in the bond length of atoms in a molecule requiring more energy.

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Bending Vibrations

Changes in the bond angle of atoms in a molecule requiring less energy.

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Transmittance

The fraction of incident IR light that passes through a sample, measured in a spectrometer.

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Spectroscopy

The study of how matter interacts with radiated energy.

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Infrared Radiation

Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light; a form of thermal radiation.

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Infrared Radiation (IR)

Low-energy, low-frequency electromagnetic radiation that causes molecular vibrations.

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Molecular Vibration

Changes in the distance and angle between atoms in a molecule.

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IR Absorption

Occurs when the frequency of incident IR radiation matches the natural frequency of a molecular vibration causing the vibration to increase in amplitude.

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Dipole Moment Change

Essential for IR absorption in a molecule. A changing dipole moment allows interaction with the IR radiation.

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Symmetric Stretching

Molecular vibration where the centers of positive and negative charges do not shift, resulting in no change in the dipole moment.

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Forbidden (IR Inactive) Spectra

IR spectra that cannot be obtained due to no change in dipole moment during molecular vibration.

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Active IR Spectra

IR spectra obtained when molecules vibrate asymmetrically, causing a change in dipole moment.

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Functional Group Region (IR)

Region of an IR spectrum (4000-1600 cm⁻¹) that shows absorption bands associated with specific functional groups.

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Fingerprint Region (IR)

Region of an IR spectrum (1600-625cm⁻¹) that reveals complex bending vibrations, providing unique identifiers about a molecule, typically for identification.

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IR Spectroscopy

Technique using IR radiation to analyze molecules and determine their presence, functional groups, and unique structure.

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IR Spectrum of Alkanes

Alkanes exhibit C-C and C-H bond vibrations. Most prominently, C-H bands appear around 3000 cm⁻¹.

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IR Spectrum of Alkenes

Alkenes display C=C stretching vibrations (medium intensity) around 1600-1700 cm⁻¹; potentially C-H bands at 3080 cm⁻¹ that might be obscured.

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IR Spectrum of Alkynes

Alkynes show a carbon-carbon triple bond absorption, appearing as a weak band around 2100 cm⁻¹ which may not show up in highly symmetrical ones.

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Comparing IR Spectra

Direct comparisons with spectra of similar compounds are more insightful.

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Aldehyde IR Spectrum

Shows a characteristic C=O stretch at approximately 1710 cm⁻¹.

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Ketone IR Spectrum

Displays a C=O stretch similar to aldehydes, also around 1710 cm⁻¹

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Carboxylic Acid IR Spectrum

Characterized by a broad O-H stretch (2800-3500 cm⁻¹) and a sharp C=O stretch (around 1710 cm⁻¹).

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Amine IR Spectrum (Primary)

Shows two N-H stretches (weak/medium, broad) between 3200 and 3600 cm⁻¹.

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Amine IR Spectrum (Secondary)

Displays one N-H stretch (weak/medium, broad) between 3200 and 3600 cm⁻¹.

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Amine IR Spectrum (Tertiary)

No N-H stretch, so no band is seen between 3200 and 3600 cm⁻¹.

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Amide IR Spectrum

Very strong, broad N-H stretch (3100-3500 cm⁻¹) and strong C=O stretch (around 1710 cm⁻¹).

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Terminal Alkyne C-H stretch

Terminal alkynes (triple bond at the end of a carbon chain) have a weak, sharp band around 3300 cm-1 due to the C-H bond of the sp hybridized carbon.

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Internal Alkyne C-H stretch

Internal alkynes (triple bond in the middle of a carbon chain) lack the characteristic C-H stretch band around 3300 cm-1 because they don't have sp hybridized C-H bonds.

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Alkyne C-C triple bond

Alkyne molecules have a C-C triple bond, giving a characteristic sharp peak in the IR spectrum.

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Nitrile CN triple bond

Nitriles show a strong, sharp band around 2250 cm-1 due to their CN triple bonds.

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Alcohol O-H stretch

Alcohols show a strong, broad absorption band for the O-H stretch between 3000-3700 cm-1.

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Aldehyde C=O stretch

Aldehydes, containing the C=O group at the end of a carbon chain, exhibit a prominent strong, sharp peak between 1710-1720 cm-1.

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Ketone C=O stretch

Ketones, containing the C=O group in the middle of a carbon chain, also show a prominent strong, sharp peak around 1710-1720 cm-1.

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Aldehyde C-H stretch

Aldehydes display medium-strength C-H stretch bands around 2700 and 2800 cm⁻¹ due to the C-H bond to the sp² carbon of the C=O bond.

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Study Notes

Infrared Spectroscopy

  • Infrared spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between matter and infrared radiation.
  • Sunlight is a form of electromagnetic radiation, encompassing various types of waves (e.g., radio, microwave, infrared, ultraviolet, visible, gamma, cosmic).
  • The infrared (IR) region of the electromagnetic spectrum interacts with molecular vibrations.
  • The purpose of each electromagnetic radiation differs:
    • Gamma rays - Ionization
    • X-rays - Ionization
    • Vacuum UV & Near UV: Electronic transitions
    • Visible light: Electronic transitions
    • Infrared: Molecular vibrations
    • Microwave: Rotational motion
    • Radio: Nuclear spin transitions

Regions of IR Radiation

  • The infrared spectrum includes regions like microwave, far IR, mid IR, near IR, and visible.
  • Each region is characterized by specific ranges of:
    • Wavelength (λ) in meters
    • Wavenumber (cm⁻¹)
    • Frequency (v) in Hertz
    • Energy (E) in Joules

Types of Molecular Vibrations

  • Stretching vibrations involve changes in bond length, requiring more energy.
    • Symmetric stretching
    • Asymmetric stretching
  • Bending vibrations involve changes in bond angles, requiring less energy.
    • Rocking
    • Twisting
    • Scissoring
    • Wagging

FT-IR System

  • An instrument used for infrared spectroscopy, comprising an optical bench.

IR Spectroscopy as an Analytical Technique

  • IR spectroscopy is a qualitative technique for identifying functional groups in molecules.
  • Irradiation of a molecule with IR radiation causes increased molecular vibration.
  • Molecules return to their original state by releasing energy, measured as transmittance on a spectrophotometer.

Spectrophotometer Parameters

  • The spectrophotometer provides spectra by indicating the wavenumber and the transmittance of the molecule.
  • Transmittance is the fraction of incident light passing through a sample.

IR Spectrum Interpretation

  • Structural information is determined by the presence or absence of characteristic absorption bands for various functional groups.
  • Databases of functional group absorption positions are helpful for analysis.
  • Direct comparison of spectra with similar compounds provides more reliable results and correlations.

Functional Groups and IR Tables

  • Information on functional groups and their respective characteristic absorption wavenumbers (cm-1) is provided in tabular form.
  • Examples of functional groups include alkyl C-H, alkenyl C-H, alkenyl C=C, alkynyl C≡C, aromatic C-H, aromatic C-H bending.
  • Further examples include alcohol O-H, carboxylic acid O-H, amine N-H, nitrile C≡N, aldehyde C=O, ketone C=O, ester C=O, carboxylic acid C-O, amide C=O amide N-H

IR Spectrum of Specific Functional Groups

  • Alkanes: exhibit characteristic C-H stretching around 3000 cm⁻¹.
  • Alkenes: show C=C stretching bands around 1600-1700 cm⁻¹.
  • Alkynes: Display C≡C stretching around 2100 cm⁻¹.
  • Nitriles: feature a noticeable CN triple bond stretch around 2250 cm-¹.
  • Alcohols: display a wide, strong O-H stretch band around 3000-3700 cm⁻¹.
  • Aldehydes and Ketones: show sharp C=O stretch bands around 1710-1720 cm⁻¹.
  • Carboxylic Acids: characterized by strong O-H stretch (3000-3500 cm⁻¹) and a C=O stretch around 1710 cm⁻¹.
  • Amides: exhibit bands for both N-H and C=O stretches.

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This quiz explores the fundamentals of infrared spectroscopy, focusing on the interaction between infrared radiation and matter. It delves into the regions of IR radiation, their characteristics, and the distinct purposes of various types of electromagnetic radiation. Test your knowledge of the infrared spectrum and molecular vibrations.

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