How could IR spectroscopy be used to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds? a) cis-2-hexene and trans-2-hexene b) cyclohexene and cyclohexane c) a primary amine and tertiary amine
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However, the cis isomer may show a slightly stronger absorption in the region of 700-750 cm-1 due to the presence of a cis alkene, while the trans isomer may show a slightly weaker absorption in this region due to the presence of a trans alkene. Show more…
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