Octet / Functional Groups
Nitro Group
Nitro Group (R-NO₂) - nitrogen. Nitrogen with two oxygens. Strong electron-withdrawing group. Makes α-H acidic.
Nitrogen
Functional Group details
Name
Nitro Group
Category
Nitrogen
Smiles
C[N+](=O)[O-]
General Formula
R-NO₂
Description
Nitrogen with two oxygens. Strong electron-withdrawing group. Makes α-H acidic.
Properties
- Polarity
very polar
- H Bond Donor
No
- H Bond Acceptor
Yes
- Boiling Point Trend
High BP
Spectroscopy
- Ir Peaks
1515-1560 cm⁻¹ (asymmetric)
1345-1385 cm⁻¹ (symmetric)
- H Nmr Shifts
4.2-4.6 ppm (α-H)
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