In IR spectroscopy, what type of molecular vibrations are primarily detected?

Practice Questions

Q1
In IR spectroscopy, what type of molecular vibrations are primarily detected?
  1. Rotational
  2. Translational
  3. Stretching and bending
  4. Electron transitions

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In IR spectroscopy, what type of molecular vibrations are primarily detected?
  • Step 1: Understand that IR spectroscopy is a technique used to study molecules.
  • Step 2: Know that molecules are made up of atoms connected by bonds.
  • Step 3: Recognize that these bonds can move in different ways, which are called vibrations.
  • Step 4: Identify the two main types of vibrations: stretching (where bonds get longer or shorter) and bending (where bonds change angle).
  • Step 5: Realize that different functional groups in a molecule will have specific vibrations that can be detected by IR spectroscopy.
No concepts available.
Soulshift Feedback ×

On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend The Soulshift Academy?

Not likely Very likely