In infrared spectra, the carbonyl group is usually indicated by a single strong and sharp absorption. However,

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In infrared spectra, the carbonyl group is usually indicated by a single strong and sharp absorption. However, in the case of carboxylic acid anhydrides,
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two peaks are observed even though the two carbonyl groups are chemically equivalent.
Explain this fact, considering what you know about the IR absorption of primary amines.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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