Spectroscopy: IR: Normal modes of vibration of methylene CH2R2


asymmetrical stretching νas(CH2) symmetrical stretching νs(CH2) scissoring δs(CH2)
Nu_as Nu_s Delta_s

≈ 2926 cm-1 (S)

≈ 2853 cm-1 (S)

≈ 1465 cm-1 (W)

wagging ω(CH2) twisting τ(CH2) rocking ρ(CH2)
Omega Tau Rho

≈ 1350-1150 cm-1 (S)

≈ 1350-1150 cm-1 (VW)

≈ 720 cm-1 (VW)

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