Question

Distinguish between ketone and aldehyde by ir spectroscopy

Answer 1

Explanation:

The distinguishing feature on infrared spectra of ketones and aldehydes is the strong carbonyl absorption that occurs at about 1700 cm-1. The difference between the aldehyde and the ketone is that the aldehyde often has a broad impurity absorption between 3000 cm-1 and 4000 cm-1