c) The two molecules below both possess a nitro group; however, one of the two nitro groups has a lower N=O stretching frequency its IR spectrum. Which molecule has the lower stretch (i.e. Iower wavenumber value), and why? NO2 NO2 versus

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c) The two molecules below both possess a nitro group; however, one of the two nitro groups has a lower
N=O stretching frequency its IR spectrum. Which molecule has the lower stretch (i.e. lower wavenumber
value), and why?
NO2
NO2
versus
Transcribed Image Text:c) The two molecules below both possess a nitro group; however, one of the two nitro groups has a lower N=O stretching frequency its IR spectrum. Which molecule has the lower stretch (i.e. lower wavenumber value), and why? NO2 NO2 versus
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