Question

The vibration of which bond gives an IR absorption that distinguishes between the following two compounds? CH3 CH2 CH2 OH CH3 CH2 OCH3 What is the approximate wavenumber (cm-1) of that band? Select answer 1050 1250 1450 1700 3500

Answer 1

Answer: 3500cm-1

Explanation: The -OH bond absorbs IR and vibrates at a characteristic and many times distinctive wave number of 3500cm-1. The -C=O would vibrate at 1700cm-1 though not clearly because -C-O bond typically vibrates around this point