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Ch. 12 - Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry
Wade - Organic Chemistry 9th Edition
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Capitolo 12, Problema 13a,b,c

Convert the following infrared wavelengths to cm-1. (a) 6.24 𝜇m, typical for an aromatic C=C (b) 3.38 𝜇m, typical for a saturated C-H bond (c) 5.85 𝜇m, typical for a ketone carbonyl

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Step 1: Understand the relationship between wavelength (𝜆) and wavenumber (𝜈̅). The wavenumber is the reciprocal of the wavelength and is expressed in cm⁻¹. The formula is: ν̅=1λ, where 𝜆 is the wavelength in cm.
Step 2: Convert the given wavelengths from micrometers (𝜇m) to centimeters (cm). Recall that 1 𝜇m = 10⁻⁴ cm. Multiply each wavelength by 10⁻⁴ to convert to cm.
Step 3: Apply the formula for wavenumber to each converted wavelength. For example, for part (a), substitute the converted wavelength value into the formula ν̅=1λ.
Step 4: Repeat the calculation for parts (b) and (c) using their respective converted wavelengths. Ensure that each calculation uses the correct wavelength value in cm.
Step 5: Verify the units of the final wavenumber values to ensure they are expressed in cm⁻¹, as this is the standard unit for infrared spectroscopy.

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