What functional groups are present in the IR spectra below?
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In the given spectra, we can see several peaks at different wavenumbers. The peak at around 3400 cm^-1 indicates the presence of an -OH group, which is characteristic of alcohols and carboxylic acids. The peak at around 2900 cm^-1 indicates the presence of a Show more…
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