a)Can these two molecules be distinguished by IR spectroscopy? Give reasons for your answer and describe the main IR signals (with frequencies) you expect to see for both molecules. b)Can these two molecules be distinguished by mass spectrometry? Give reasons for your answer.

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a)Can these two molecules be distinguished by IR spectroscopy? Give reasons for your answer and describe the main IR signals (with frequencies) you expect to see for both molecules.

b)Can these two molecules be distinguished by mass spectrometry?

Give reasons for your answer.

 

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