In the following practice problems, we will go over efficient strategies for solving IR spectroscopy problems. Yes, IR spectra look overwhelming at first, as there are so many peaks, but knowing where to pay attention makes it a lot easier to figure out the functional groups present and identify the correct structure.
Check also this post on solving NMR practice problems step-by-step!
NMR Spectroscopy-Carbon-Dept-IR Practice Problems
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Can you post more of these?
I will have it on the list. Meanwhile, you can download the Study Guides under your account and there is a file on solving IR problems that may also help you on the way.
New set of practice problems combining IR, Mass spectrometry, and NMR spectroscopy are available to CS members here.
Any one have solution to the question that not have answer above? Please help me
it’s wonderful
Thank you! I suddenly feel like IR is something simple that I could’ve known better earlier in the semester.
Appreciate it! You made IR easy.
Good stuff to work on! Do you have more ochem practice problems?
Thank you all for your feedback!
Thank You!! Appreciate it!
Hello, can you please give the name of the functional group of no. 3. Thanks
Hello Sheina,
“a” is an alkene, the rest are alkynes and only “b” contains an OH as well which is an alcohol. You can find more about the functional groups here: Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry.
Thanks. But what I mean is that the answer to number 3 is letter E and I want to know the IUPAC name for that.
Oh, that should be one of the simplest alkynes to name – Naming Alkynes by IUPAC Nomenclature Rules
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