The fundamental vibrational transition of CO is observed at
CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Organic analysis and spectroscopy · Organic analysis and spectroscopy
Problem
The fundamental vibrational transition of CO is observed at 2143cm−1. Calculate the longest wavelength (in micrometers) of light that can excite this transition. Identify the region of the electromagnetic spectrum in which this wavelength lies (microwave, infrared, or ultraviolet/visible).