Organic Analysis (MDY)

Question 1

Peak for O - H (alcohol) on an IR spectrum

Answer 1

3230 - 3550

Question 2

Peak for O - H (acid) on an IR spectrum

Answer 2

2500 - 3000

Question 3

Peak for C=C on an IR spectrum

Answer 3

1620 - 1680

Question 4

Peak for C=O on an IR spectrum

Answer 4

1680 - 1750

Question 5

How can high resolution mass spectrometry distinguish between two compounds with the same Mr?

Answer 5

It measures Mr to a higher resolution, so will give a slightly different reading for the two different compound