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How do you read IR spectra?

Answer 1

Ruby Allen

With difficulty.......

See this old answer. #"Infra red spectroscopy"# is very much a sporting method of analysis.

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Answer 2

Ava Andrews

To read an IR spectrum, follow these steps:

Identify the functional groups present in the compound.
Locate characteristic peaks corresponding to these functional groups on the spectrum.
Analyze the intensity and position of the peaks to determine the type of functional group present and any substituents or structural features.
Use reference tables or databases to match the observed peaks with known functional groups and compounds.
Consider additional information such as splitting patterns in the peaks to further elucidate the structure.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.