Organic Chemistry (9th Edition)
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Author: Leroy G. Wade, Jan W. Simek
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Chapter 20.7A, Problem 20.7P
Interpretation Introduction
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The spectral characteristics that allow an individual to tell that structure is a carboxylic acid and the features that lead to conclude that the given acid contains unsaturation and conjugation are to be stated.
Concept introduction
A substance reacts with infrared radiations to produce the infrared spectrum. IR spectroscopy aids in identification of chemicals especially
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