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    The document summarizes the principal infrared absorptions for various functional groups in organic chemistry. It lists the functional group, example compounds, and absorption ranges in wavenumbers caused by specific bond vibrations. Key absorptions include alkanes showing stretches between 3000-2800 cm-1, alkenes having stretches around 3100-3000 cm-1 and 1600-1500 cm-1, and carboxylic acids exhibiting a very broad peak between 3400-2400 cm-1 for hydrogen-bonded O-H stretching.

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    The document summarizes the principal infrared absorptions for various functional groups in organic chemistry. It lists the functional group, example compounds, and absorption ranges in wavenumbers caused by specific bond vibrations. Key absorptions include alkanes showing stretches between 3000-2800 cm-1, alkenes having stretches around 3100-3000 cm-1 and 1600-1500 cm-1, and carboxylic acids exhibiting a very broad peak between 3400-2400 cm-1 for hydrogen-bonded O-H stretching.

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    The document summarizes the principal infrared absorptions for various functional groups in organic chemistry. It lists the functional group, example compounds, and absorption ranges in wavenumbers caused by specific bond vibrations. Key absorptions include alkanes showing stretches between 3000-2800 cm-1, alkenes having stretches around 3100-3000 cm-1 and 1600-1500 cm-1, and carboxylic acids exhibiting a very broad peak between 3400-2400 cm-1 for hydrogen-bonded O-H stretching.

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    Table 1: Principal IR Absorptions for Certain Functional Groups

    Absorption Ranges(cm-1)
    Functional Group Names Type of Vibration
    & [Look for a single absorption causing IR absorption
    in these regions, unless stated otherwise.]
    Example compounds

    3000-2800 H-C-H Asymmetric &


    Alkanes: Symmetric Stretch
    (Note: The absorptions can be seen as several
    H distinct peaks in this region.)
    H H
    C Methane
    H 1500-1440 H-C-H Bend
    C=C-H Asymmetric
    Alkenes: 3100-3000
    Stretch
    H
    H C-C=C Symmetric
    H3C C 1-Propene
    1675-1600
    H
    Stretch

    3300-3200 C H Stretch
    Alkynes:
    HC C CH3 Propyne 2200-2100 C C Stretch

    Aromatic Rings: C=C-H Asymmetric


    3100-3000
    H Stretch
    H C H C-C=C Symmetric
    C C 1600-1580
    C C
    Benzene Stretch
    H C H
    C-C=C Asymmetric
    H 1500-1450
    Stretch

    Phenols & Alcohols: Hydrogen-bonded O-H


    H
    3600-3100
    H Stretch
    H C OH H OH
    C C C (This peak usually appears much
    C C H (Note: Phenols MUST have broader than the other IR
    H C H Aromatic Ring Absorptions too.) absorptions.
    Methanol
    H (Alcohol)
    Phenol

    Carboxylic Acids: 3400-2400 Hydrogen-bonded O-H


    (This peak always covers the entire Stretch
    O region with a VERY BROAD peak.) [Note: This peak can obscure
    C Formic Acid other peaks in this region.]
    H OH
    1730-1650 C=O Stretch

    Ketones:
    O
    C Acetone 1750-1625 C=O Stretch
    H3C CH3

    1750-1625 C=O Stretch


    Aldehydes:
    O 2850-2800 C-H Stretch off C=O
    C Ethanal
    H3C H 2750-2700 C-H Stretch off C=O
    Table 1: Principal IR Absorptions for Certain Functional Groups
    Absorption Ranges(cm-1)
    Functional Group Names Type of Vibration
    & [Look for a single absorption causing IR absorption
    in these regions, unless stated otherwise.]
    Example compounds

    Esters: 1755-1650 C=O Stretch


    O
    C CH3 Methyl Formate (1300-1000) (C-O Stretch)
    H O

    Ethers:
    Diethyl Ether (1300-1000) (C-O Stretch)
    O
    (aka-Ethyl Ether)
    Amines—Primary: 3500-3100
    H
    N-H Stretch
    N Ethylamine (TWO PEAKS!)
    H 1640-1560 N-H Bend

    Amines—Secondary:
    3500-3100
    N-H Stretch
    CH3
    (ONE PEAK!)
    N N-Methylethylamine

    H
    1550-1450 N-H Bend

    Nitriles:
    H
    H C C N 2300-2200 C N Stretch
    Methanenitrile
    H

    Nitro Groups: N=O Stretch


    O
    1600-1500
    +
    N Nitromethane
    H3C O

    1400-1300 N=O Bend


    (Note: Both peaks are <200 cm-1 apart.)

    Amides: 3500-3100 N-H Stretch (similar to amines)


    O
    1670-1600 C=O Stretch
    C Methanamide
    H3C NH2
    1640-1550 N-H Bend

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