Problem: Select the IR spectrum that corresponds best with 3-hydroxy-2-butanone.a)b)c)d)

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Given: 3-hydroxy-2-butanone

  • root: butane → 4 Carbons
  • modifier: one → ketone (at C2)
  • substitutent: hydroxy → OH (at C3)

Characteristic IR spectrum values:

  • Ketone: C=O stretch → 1750-1700 cm-1 
  • OH stretch → 3550 – 3200 cm-1 (broad)
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Select the IR spectrum that corresponds best with 3-hydroxy-2-butanone.

a)

Select the IR spectrum that corresponds best with


b)

Select the IR spectrum that corresponds best with


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Select the IR spectrum that corresponds best with


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Select the IR spectrum that corresponds best with

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