Functional Groups and Fingerprints in IR Spectroscopy - Precession of Magnetic Nuclei

Explore the principles of infrared spectroscopy and magnetic nuclear precession in this 54-minute lecture from Yale University's Freshman Organic Chemistry II course. Delve into the analysis of molecular structures through IR frequencies of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes. Examine the impact of conjugation on carbonyl group frequencies and learn how IR fingerprints aid in pharmaceutical characterization. Investigate the precession of magnetic nuclei and understand the concept of the rotating frame in relation to radio pulses. Gain valuable insights into bonding, dynamics, and structural analysis techniques essential for organic chemistry studies.