Spectroscopy for OChem Section

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Do we need to know the frequency ranges of functional groups for the IR spec and the chemical shifts for H-NMR?

Thanks in advance!
 
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hsc2104 said:
Do we need to know the frequency ranges of functional groups for the IR spec and the chemical shifts for H-NMR?

Thanks in advance!
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Please, anyone? I have the same concern. Just hope it's not gonna show up on my test 😛
 
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katieTX said:
Please, anyone? I have the same concern. Just hope it's not gonna show up on my test 😛
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I haven't taken the real DAT but it seems to me you only need to know a few numbers and a couple of rules...I wouldn't be so worried about spectroscopy.
 
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hsc2104 said:
Do we need to know the frequency ranges of functional groups for the IR spec and the chemical shifts for H-NMR?

Thanks in advance!
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I wouldnt worry to much about spectroscopy. I had maybe one or two very easy questions. What group has a broad absorption that ranges 32-3600? I would memorize the main functional group absorptions and call it good. spend more time with reactions for Ochem thats for sure.
 
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tiny2533 said:
I wouldnt worry to much about spectroscopy. I had maybe one or two very easy questions. What group has a broad absorption that ranges 32-3600? I would memorize the main functional group absorptions and call it good. spend more time with reactions for Ochem thats for sure.
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It'd be funny if they had carboxylic acid & alcohol as two of the answer choices.
 
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tiny2533 said:
I wouldnt worry to much about spectroscopy. I had maybe one or two very easy questions. What group has a broad absorption that ranges 32-3600? I would memorize the main functional group absorptions and call it good. spend more time with reactions for Ochem thats for sure.
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I agree, You should atleast know OH group, aswell as a COOH.
 
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