What IR Absorption Is Characteristic of the O-H Stretch in Alcohols

question 59

Multiple Choice

What IR absorption is characteristic of the O-H stretch in alcohols?

• A) 4000 cm^-1
• B) 3300 cm^-1
• C) 2950 cm^-1
• D) 2250 cm^-1
• E) 1710 cm^-1

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