IR Spectroscopy Flashcards
What information can we get from IR spectroscopy?
Information about functional groups
What does the x axis of an IR spectrum give us information about?
The frequency of light absorbed (bond strength).
What does the y axis give us information about?
How much light is absorbed (the dipole of the functional group).
In what area of an IR spectrum will you see signals for H-C (sp3) bonds?
2850 - 3000 cm^-1
If you have stretches between 2850 and 3000 cm^-1, what functional group do you have?
H-C (sp3) bonds
In what area of an IR spectrum will you see signals for H-C (sp2) bonds?
3000 - 3100 cm^-1
If you have stretches between 3000 and 3100 cm^-1, what functional group do you have?
H-C (sp2) bonds
How does greater s character in a hybrid orbital affect a stretch in an IR spectrum?
Greater s character will result in a shorter, stronger bond and, therefore, a higher absorption.
If you have a sharp stretch at 3300 cm^-1, what functional group do you have?
H-C (sp)
In what area of an IR spectrum will you see signals for H-C (sp) bonds?
Sharp stretch at 3300 cm^-1
What functional group do you have if you have a strong, broad stretch from 3200 - 3600 cm^-1?
An alcohol
In what area of an IR spectrum will you see the stretch for an alcohol O-H bond?
3200-3600 cm^-1
In what area of an IR spectrum will you see the stretch for an carboxylic acid O-H bond?
2200 - 3600 cm^-1
In what areas of an IR spectrum will you see the stretches for a carboxylic acid functional group?
1) Broad stretch between 2200 and 3600 cm^-1
2) Sharp stretch between 1700 and 1750 cm^-1
In what area of an IR spectrum will you see the stretch for an carboxylic acid O-C double bond?
1700-1750 cm^-1