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The correct order of IR stretching frequency of the $C=C$ in the following olefins is

The correct answer is
III > I > II

To determine the correct order of IR stretching frequency of the C=C bond in the given olefins, we must consider the effects of ring strain and hybridization on the IR frequencies.

Explanation

Cyclopropene (III): The C=C bond in a cyclopropene is under significant ring strain due to the three-membered ring. This strain increases the bond's energy, leading to a higher IR stretching frequency.

Cyclobutene (II): The C=C bond in cyclobutene has less strain compared to cyclopropene but more than cyclohexene. The four-membered ring also contributes to higher frequency but less than cyclopropene.

Cyclohexene (I): The C=C bond in cyclohexene is in a relatively relaxed structure with minimal strain, resulting in the lowest IR frequency among the three. It is more stable, reducing IR intensity.

Conclusion

Therefore, considering the effects of ring strain, the correct order of IR stretching frequency is:

III > I > II

Answer

The correct order of IR stretching frequency for C=C bonds in the given olefins is III > I > II.

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Important Questions from IR Spectroscopy

  1. In an IR spectra of 1-octyne and 4-octyne, the IR-spectra of 4-octyne does not have C ≡ C stretch absorption peak. The reason for this observation is that _________.

  2. An IR-spectra is found to have a medium adsorption peak near 3400cm-1. This corresponds to which organic compound?

  3. The number of CO bands for isomers from sets (i) and (ii) in their IR spectra

    Set (i): Trigonal bipyramidal isomers, axial‐Fe(CO)4L (A)and equatorial‐Fe(CO) 4 L(B)

    Set (ii): Octahedral isomers, fac‐Mo(CO)3L3 (C) and mer‐Mo(CO)3L3(D)

    are

  4. Match List I with List II

    List I

    List II

    functional groups

    respective approximate symmetric and asymmetric stretching frequencies

    A.

    N - H bonds of R - NH2

    I.

    1790 and 1810

    B.

    N - O bonds of R - NO2

    II.

    3300 and 3400

    C.

    C = O bonds of anhydride

    III.

    1350 and 1550

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  5. The molecule that can absorb in the infra-red among the following is

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