Which of the following functional groups is likely to be present in a molecule that has peaks in the infrared spectrum at 3200-3650 cm^-¹ (strong), but does not have peaks at 1630-1820 or 1000-1250 cm^-¹

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The presence of a strong peak at 3200-3650 cm^-1 in the infrared spectrum suggests the presence of an -OH group, which is characteristic of alcohols. The absence of peaks at 1630-1820 cm^-1 (carbonyl group) and 1000-1250 cm^-1 (C-O or C-N stretch) rules out options B, C, and D. Therefore, the best choice is A, an alcohol.

Which of the Following Functional Groups Is Likely to Be