1. Where can you find safety data sheets (MSDS) for the chemicals used in the lab ?
2. Which region in the IR spectrum could be used to distinguish between butanoic acid and 2-butanone?
(a) 3200-3600 cm⁻¹
(b) 1600 cm⁻¹
(c) 1680-1750 cm⁻¹
(d) 2500-3300 cm⁻¹

Option d

Explanation:

Safety data sheets (MSDS) contains information regarding safe handling practices of hazardous properties of chemicals used, remedies on exposure.

By rule, MSDS should be provided by suppliers of the chemicals.  

physical and chemical properties, technical data, trade and common names, hazards, remedies on exposure and safe handling practices on chemicals to users and those involved in their handling and transportation.

2-butanone is a ketone having carbonyl group (C=O) whereas butanoic acid is a carboxylic acid.

IR frequency of  ketonic C=O is 1750 – 1680 cm⁻¹.

Butanoic acid also has C=O group but peak is observed at 3000 – 2500 cm⁻¹.which corresponds to Carboxylic Acid O-H Stretch. Therefore, if frequency 3000 – 2500 cm⁻¹. frequency can be used to distinguish between between butanoic acid and 2-butanone.  

Therefore, among given, option d is correct.