Examine the IR below and classify the compound.

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The IR spectrum shows a broad peak between 3200-3600 cm^-1 which corresponds to the O-H stretching of an alcohol. The absence of a strong peak between 1650-1750 cm^-1 rules out the possibility of a carboxylic acid. The absence of strong peaks between 1600-1680 cm^-1 and 3000-3100 cm^-1 rules out the possibility of an alkene. The absence of strong peaks below 3000 cm^-1 rules out the possibility of an alkane.

Examine the IR Below and Classify the Compound