Interpreting IR Spectra
Introduction to Infrared Spectroscopy
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique extensively used in chemistry and other scientific disciplines to identify and characterize molecular species. This method leverages the unique way in which molecules absorb infrared light, resulting in distinct vibrational motions within the molecular structure. Since different functional groups resonate at specific frequencies, IR spectroscopy serves as a vital tool for discerning molecular identities based on their characteristic absorption patterns.