A simulated infrared absorption spectrum of a gas phase organic compound is shown in the following figure.

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A simulated infrared absorption spectrum of a gas phase organic compound is shown in the following figure. Use the characteristic group frequencies listed in Section 19.5 to decide whether this compound is more likely to be CCl4, (CH3)2CO, CH3OH, CH3CN, C3H8, CH3COOH, or Cl2CO. Explain your reasoning.

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321812001

3rd edition

Authors: Thomas Engel, Philip Reid

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