Which of the following is a common application of IR spectroscopy?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is a common application of IR spectroscopy?
  1. Determining the molecular weight of a compound
  2. Identifying functional groups in organic compounds
  3. Measuring the pH of a solution
  4. Analyzing the particle size distribution

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a common application of IR spectroscopy?
  • Step 1: Understand what IR spectroscopy is. It is a technique that uses infrared light to analyze substances.
  • Step 2: Learn that different chemical bonds absorb infrared light at specific wavelengths.
  • Step 3: Recognize that these specific wavelengths correspond to different functional groups in organic compounds.
  • Step 4: Realize that by measuring the absorption bands, scientists can identify which functional groups are present in a compound.
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