The functional groups in an organic compound can frequently be deduced from its infrared absorption spectrum. A compound exhibits intense absorption at 1715 cm-1 but none above 3000 or in the 1000-1350 cm-1 range.
Relative absorption intensity: (s)=strong, (m)=medium, (w)=weak.
What functional class(es) does the compound belong to?
List only classes for which evidence is given here. Attach no significance to evidence not cited explicitly.
a. alkane (List only if no other functional class applies.)
b. alkene h. amine
c. terminal alkyne i. aldehyde or ketone
d. internal alkyne j. carboxylic acid
e. arene k. ester
f. alcohol l. nitrile
g. ether