Which of the Following Peaks Would You See in the IR

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following peaks would you see in the IR spectrum of a carboxylic acid?

• A)A flat line (carboxylic acids are not IR active)
• B)A sharp line at 2250 cm^-1
• C)A broad peak from 3800-2800 cm^-1
• D)A broad peak from 800-600 cm^-1

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Definitions:

Placental Mammal

Mammal in which maternal and embryonic bloodstreams exchange materials by means of a placenta.

Herbivores

Animals that primarily consume plant material such as leaves, stems, and roots, playing key roles in ecosystems by transferring energy from plants to other trophic levels.

Rodents

A diverse group of mammals characterized by their continuously growing incisors, including mice, rats, squirrels, and beavers.

Lobe-Finned Fishes

Fish species characterized by fleshy, lobed, paired fins, which are believed to be the ancestors of amphibians and other land vertebrates.