Which Statement Explains the Information We Can Gain from Infrared

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains the information we can gain from infrared spectroscopy?

• A) It allows us to determine the number of protons in a compound.
• B) It allows us to determine the kinds of functional groups in a compound.
• C) It allows us to determine the molecular weight and the mass of some fragments of a compound.
• D) It allows us to determine the presence of a carbocation in the compound.
• E) It allows us to determine the presence of a radical in the compound.

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