What Information Can Be Obtained from IR Spectra in Catalysis?
The IR spectrum provides several key pieces of information in catalysis:
Functional groups: The presence of specific functional groups can be identified by their characteristic absorption bands. Bonding environment: Changes in the absorption bands can indicate alterations in the bonding environment of the reactants and products during the catalytic process. Adsorption: The nature and strength of adsorption of reactants on the catalyst surface can be inferred from shifts in absorption bands. Reaction intermediates: Transient species formed during the reaction can be detected and identified.
