An IR spectrum of an unknown compound is shown below. Predict the principal functional group present in this compound. 4000 3000 2000 mm 1500 Wavenumber (cm-¹) 1000 500 A) amide B) amine C) carboxylic acid D) ether E) aldehyde

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An IR spectrum of an unknown compound is shown below. Predict the principal
functional group present in this compound.
4000
3000
2000
1500
Wavenumber (cm-¹)
1000
500
A) amide
B) amine
C) carboxylic acid
D) ether
E) aldehyde
Transcribed Image Text:An IR spectrum of an unknown compound is shown below. Predict the principal functional group present in this compound. 4000 3000 2000 1500 Wavenumber (cm-¹) 1000 500 A) amide B) amine C) carboxylic acid D) ether E) aldehyde
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