The infrared spectrum of a student's sample shows a weak absorption band at 3710 cm^-1, yet the student is positive that the compound is not an alcohol or amine. Explain.

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The Answer is If the student's sample is a carbonyl compound, the absorption probably arises from a carbo- nyl vibrational overtone. The absorption could also arise from dirty NaCl plates.

The Infrared Spectrum of a Student's Sample Shows a Weak