Infrared Spectroscopy - exam practice
Infrared Spectroscopy
Question 1 of 8
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Compound X consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen only. It has only one functional group.

What can be deduced about X?
Question 2 of 8
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The infrared spectrum of a compound with molecular formula C10H12O2 includes strong peaks in the ranges 1,750 - 1,735 cm-1 and 1,150 - 1,100 cm-1.
The compound could be
Question 3 of 8
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How many structural isomers with the molecular formula C4H10O give infra-red absorptions both at approximately 1200 cm-1 and at approximately 3400 cm-1?
Question 4 of 8
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This question concern the use of infrared (IR) spectra to identify organic compounds.
The IR absorption ranges associated with some organic functional groups are given below.
When propan-2-ol is refluxed with potassium dichromate(VI) and sulfuric acid, the product will show a peak due to
Question 5 of 8
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This question concern the use of infrared (IR) spectra to identify organic compounds.
The IR absorption ranges associated with some organic functional groups are given below.
When propan-1-ol is heated with potassium dichromate(VI) and sulfuric acid, the product, that is distilled off as it is formed, will show a peak due to
Question 6 of 8
6 of 8
The infrared spectrum of an organic compound is shown.

Which compound produces this spectrum?
Question 7 of 8
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This question concern the use of infrared (IR) spectra to identify organic compounds.
The IR absorption ranges associated with some organic functional groups are given below.
When propan-2-ol is refluxed with an oxidising agent, the product will show a peak due to
Question 8 of 8
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This question concern the use of infrared (IR) spectra to identify organic compounds.
The IR absorption ranges associated with some organic functional groups are given below.
When propan-1-ol is heated with an oxidising agent, the product, that is distilled off as it is formed, will show a peak due to