Using the information provided, list the approximate wavenumber ranges corresponding to the bands that you think are from C-H and O-H stretching (no need to distinguish which is which at this point). Which bands do you think result from different C-C and C-O stretching and bending vibrations?

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Using the information provided, list the approximate wavenumber ranges corresponding to the bands that you think are from C-H and O-H stretching (no need to distinguish which is which at this point). Which bands do you think result from different C-C and C-O stretching and bending vibrations? 

C-H and O-H:

C-C:

2-butanol
2-propanol
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Wavenumber (cm)
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% Transmittance
% Transmittance
Transcribed Image Text:2-butanol 2-propanol 100 100 80 60 40 20- 4000 8500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 400 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 400 Wavenumber (cm) Wavenumber (cm) % Transmittance % Transmittance
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