Acid halides C=O Stretch ( Unconjugated ) 1810–1775 cm−1 C=O Stretch (Conjugated) 1780–1760 cm−1 C– Cl Stretch 730–550 cm−1 Look for a strong sharp peak multiple bands possible below 750 cm⁻¹ in a compound that also shows a C=O stretch around 1810–1775 cm⁻¹ — together, these strongly suggest an acid chloride
The infrared spectrum of acetyl chloride
The infrared spectrum of benzoyl chloride
Acid anhydrides Types of vibrations bands/peaks Wavenumber (cm⁻¹) C=O Stretch (asymmetric) 1 st band 1830–1800 cm⁻¹ C=O Stretch (symmetric) 2 nd band 1775–1740 cm⁻¹ C–O Stretch multiple bands 1300–900 cm⁻¹