Infrared spectrum (OH stretch intensity)

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I was analyzing the IR spectrum of the solid benzoic acid we synthesized and noticed that the O–H stretch appears broad, as expected, but not as intense as I anticipated. Could someone explain why the O–H stretching band in solid benzoic acid might show reduced intensity?

Posted Jun 3, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC

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