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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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In IR spectroscopy, what is the significance of a sharp peak around 3300 cm⁻¹?
Options
A O-H stretch (alcohol)
B N-H stretch (amine or amide, sharp)
Correct Answer
C C=O stretch
D C-H stretch
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Primary and secondary amines show a sharp N-H stretching peak around 3300 cm⁻¹ (doublet for primary, singlet for secondary).

Hint

Sharp, not broad.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 854 of 1999
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