Infrared Spectroscopy Flashcards by Caolan Cunningham | Brainscape

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What is the definition of ground state

A

The lowest possible energy state of a molecular vibration

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What is the wavenumber

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Frequency of a vibration measured in cm^-1

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How can you find a clue to the identity of a compound using IR spectroscopy

A

Presence or absence of peak

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