Unveiling Styrene’s Molecular Structure Through Infrared Spectroscopy
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy analyzes the absorption of infrared radiation by a molecule to identify functional groups. Styrene’s IR spectrum exhibits characteristic absorption bands: aromatic ring stretch (1600 cm-1), C=C–H stretch (3030 cm-1), C=C bending (1490 cm-1), and out-of-plane C–H bending (700–900 cm-1). These bands provide insights into the molecular structure, confirming the presence of aromatic…