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Infrared Spectroscopy

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Energy of a photon

x
E =

=
hc/

Molecular Vibrations

IR Spectrometer

Typical IR Spectra

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Typical Ranges for common functional groups


wavenumber, cm-1 25002000

4000

3500

3000

1500

1000

500

Strong O H Broad C H C H

C C

C N Strong CO

Octane IR Spectrum
C H 2850 - 2960 cm-1

Octene IR Spectrum
C H 3020 - 3100 cm
-1

Heptyne IR Spectrum
C H 3300 cm-1 (strong) C C 2100-2260 cm-1

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Ethanol IR Spectrum
OH 3400-3650
-1

cm

(strong, broad)

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Butyraldehyde IR Spectrum
C O 1670-1780 cm-1 (strong)

O H

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Ethyl Acetate IR
C O 1670-1780 cm-1 (strong)

O O

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Benzonitrile IR
C N 2100-2260
-1

cm

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Typical Ranges for common functional groups


wavenumber, cm-1 25002000

4000

3500

3000

1500

1000

500

Strong O H Broad C H C H

C C

C N Strong CO

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Functional Group Stretches


Infrared Stretching Absorptions Functional Group Wavenumber -1)Range (cm
2850-2960

Absorption Strength

notes

CH

medium-strong

below 3000

CH CH OH CC CN

3020-3100 3300 3400-3650 2100-2260

medium strong broad-strong

above 3000 above 3000

medium

CO

1680-1750

strong
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