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A-LevelChemistryAnalytical techniques9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2020 · Q231 Mark

The infrared spectrum shown was obtained from a compound J. [Figure 23.1] Which statement about J is correct?

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ABoth C=O and C≡N are present.
BNeither C=O nor C≡N are present.
CC=O is present but not C≡N.
DC≡N is present but not C=O.

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C: C=O is present but not C≡N.

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Analytical techniques, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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