Which Compound Would Be Expected to Show Intense IR Absorption

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which compound would be expected to show intense IR absorption at 1715 cm^-1?

• A) (CH₃)₂CHNH₂
• B) hex-1-yne
• C) 2-methylhexane
• D) (CH₃)₂CHCO₂H

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