The Given Molecule Shows Two Absorption Peaks, Each at 1760

question 24

Multiple Choice

The given molecule shows two absorption peaks, each at 1760 cm⁻¹ and 1810 cm⁻¹. The peaks are due to the _____. ​

• A) symmetric and unsymmetric bending vibrations of the entire anhydride group
• B) symmetric stretching vibration of only one carbonyl group
• C) unsymmetric stretching vibrations of the carbonyl groups
• D) symmetric and unsymmetric stretching vibrations of the entire anhydride group

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