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IR Key Peaks
IR Key Peaks - organic chemistry study tip. Mnemonic: Around 1700 = C=O, 2100-2300 = triple bonds, 3000-3500 = X-H. Broad peaks usually mean H-bonding (O-H, N-H). Sharp peaks are more characteristic. Carbonyl (1700 cm⁻¹) is the strongest, most diagnostic peak.
spectroscopy
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Topic
IR Key Peaks
Mnemonic
Around 1700 = C=O, 2100-2300 = triple bonds, 3000-3500 = X-H
Tip
Broad peaks usually mean H-bonding (O-H, N-H). Sharp peaks are more characteristic. Carbonyl (1700 cm⁻¹) is the strongest, most diagnostic peak.
Category
spectroscopy
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