analysis

Question 1

Identify the compound responsible for this spectrum.Give a reason for your answer.

Answer 1

M
+
/molecular ion peak (at m/z) = 124

Question 2

Explain how the student could use infrared spectroscopy to confirm which compound is a carboxylic acid.

Answer 2

Peak in range 2500–3300 (cm–1) or (around) 3000
shows O–H
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[need wavenumber (or range) and O–H bond]