medium · MCAT chem-phys
An organic molecule is analyzed via IR spectroscopy and shows a strong, sharp absorption at 1715 cm^-1 and no absorption above 3000 cm^-1. The ^1H NMR spectrum shows a single singlet at δ 2.1.
Which of the following is the most likely identity of the molecule?
- Acetic acid (ethanoic acid)
- Acetone (propanone)
- Ethanol
- Propanal
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