This 25-page PDF from John Coates discusses the basic rules of infrared spectral interpretation. The vibrational spectrum of a molecule is considered to be a unique physical property that can be used for identification purposes when compared to existing reference spectra. This is the basis for computer based spectral searching featured in this document.
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