Examine the IR below and classify the compound.
A)Alcohol
B)Aldehyde
C)Amine
D)Ketone
E)Carboxylic acid

Question

Examine the IR below and classify the compound. 
A)Alcohol 
B)Aldehyde 
C)Amine 
D)Ketone 
E)Carboxylic acid

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The IR spectrum of the compound shows a strong peak at around 1715 cm-1, which corresponds to the C=O stretching vibration in a carbonyl group. This is characteristic of a ketone functional group. None of the other functional groups listed would give a peak in this region. Therefore, the compound can be classified as a ketone.

Examine the IR Below and Classify the Compound