Asked by Gisèle Mouawad on May 26, 2024

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In addition to a carbonyl stretch, which of the following molecules exhibits two characteristic stretches at 2700 and 2800 cm-1?

A) (CH3CH2) 2CO
B) CH3CH2CH2CHO
C) CH3CH2CO2CH3
D) CH3CH2CH2CO2H
E) CH3CH2CH2COCl

Carbonyl Stretch

Refers to the vibration of the carbon-oxygen double bond in the infrared spectroscopy region, often used to identify carbonyl-containing functional groups in organic compounds.

Characteristic Stretches

Specific vibrational movements observed in infrared spectroscopy, unique to various functional groups in a molecule.

  • Investigate and interpret IR spectral information to detect specific bonds or functional groups present in a molecule.
  • Identify characteristic IR absorptions for different functional groups.
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Irelynd StewartMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The characteristic stretches at 2700 and 2800 cm-1 correspond to the CH3 and CH2 stretches, respectively. This indicates the presence of both methyl and methylene groups in the molecule. The only molecule that fits this description is B, which has both CH3 and CH2 groups in its structure. The other molecules either do not have both types of groups or have other functional groups that would cause additional characteristic stretches.