While the Carbonyl Stretching Frequency for Simple Aldeydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic

question 63

Multiple Choice

While the carbonyl stretching frequency for simple aldeydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids is about 1710 cm^-1, the carbonyl stretching frequency for esters is about ________.

• A) 1660 cm^-1
• B) 1700 cm^-1
• C) 1735 cm^-1
• D) 1800 cm^-1
• E) 2200 cm^-1

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